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ARDENCE is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in SAINT-JUST (34400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 944 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Data updated on 2026-05-02
Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy
| Indicator | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 944 315 € | 638 899 € | 931 898 € | 1 040 179 € | 1 459 184 € | N/C |
| Net income | 16 120 € | -1 569 € | 1 090 € | 54 351 € | 127 391 € | 142 650 € |
| EBITDA | 34 450 € | 8 246 € | 6 855 € | 82 848 € | 201 921 € | N/C |
| Net margin | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 5.2% | 8.7% | N/C |
In 2021, ARDENCE achieves revenue of 944 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2021 (CAGR: -10.3%). Vs 2020, growth of +48% (639 k€ -> 944 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 944 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 34 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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In 2021, the debt ratio of ARDENCE (14.95) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
In 2021, the financial autonomy of ARDENCE (51.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
In 2021, the repayment capacity of ARDENCE (1.15) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 206.73. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
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In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ARDENCE (206.73) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
In 2021, the interest coverage of ARDENCE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The gap of 38 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 77 k€ to permanently finance.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 73 965€ to 270 115€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of ARDENCE in 2021 is 944 k€.
Yes, ARDENCE generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2021.
The headquarters of ARDENCE is located in SAINT-JUST (34400), in the department Herault.
The tax return of ARDENCE is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).
ARDENCE operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.