ARE & WHY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARE & WHY is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en textiles, habillement, fourrures, chaussures et articles en cuir. Based in PARIS (75003), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 9.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ARE & WHY (SIREN 417493699)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 9 653 762 € 11 657 710 € 10 879 023 € 9 612 604 € 10 320 376 € 8 245 325 € 6 057 595 € 6 242 322 €
Net income 808 258 € 7 320 242 € 20 999 202 € 1 516 984 € 432 848 € 478 709 € 434 423 € 364 764 € 105 632 €
EBITDA N/C 925 942 € 3 356 064 € 2 170 028 € 1 222 088 € 1 613 142 € 1 252 516 € 373 954 € 333 600 €
Net margin N/C 75.8% 180.1% 13.9% 4.5% 4.6% 5.3% 6.0% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ARE & WHY generates positive net income of 808 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 106 k€ -> 808 k€.

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

808 258 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

12.122%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

77.691%

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

23.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.53
Q3: 39.43
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ARE & WHY (12.12) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
77.69% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 8.05%
Med: 46.66%
Q3: 76.15%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARE & WHY (77.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
2.15 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.27 years
Q3: 2.24 years
Average +11 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ARE & WHY (2.15) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 690.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

690.308

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
690.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.89
Med: 343.88
Q3: 635.03
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARE & WHY (690.31) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
3.57x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 4.23x
Good

In 2023, the interest coverage of ARE & WHY (3.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

0 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

0 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARE & WHY in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires du commerce en textiles, habillement, fourrures, chaussures et articles en cuir

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARE & WHY is estimated at 1 364 294 € (range 565 148€ - 5 537 923€). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
229 transactions
565k€ 1364k€ 5537k€
1 364 294 € Range: 565 148€ - 5 537 923€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
808 258 € × 1.7x = 1 364 294 €
Range: 565 148€ - 5 537 924€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about ARE & WHY

What is the revenue of ARE & WHY ?

The revenue of ARE & WHY in 2023 is 9.7 M€.

Is ARE & WHY profitable?

Yes, ARE & WHY generated a net profit of 808 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ARE & WHY ?

The headquarters of ARE & WHY is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ARE & WHY ?

The tax return of ARE & WHY 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).

In which sector does ARE & WHY operate?

ARE & WHY operates in the sector Intermédiaires du commerce en textiles, habillement, fourrures, chaussures et articles en cuir (NAF code 46.16Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.