AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MARSEILLE (13003), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 M€. 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

Financial history - AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR (SIREN 340206572)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 073 054 € 9 431 004 € 26 013 765 € 24 154 € 6 320 598 € 8 411 846 € 13 321 346 € 10 420 540 € 7 945 957 €
Net income 6 259 827 € 1 024 371 € -749 422 € -22 751 € -1 541 274 € -548 189 € 176 524 € 669 904 € 807 955 €
EBITDA -770 864 € 686 092 € -1 439 774 € -22 930 € -1 628 715 € -461 564 € -233 311 € 642 252 € -857 388 €
Net margin 583.4% 10.9% -2.9% -94.2% -24.4% -6.5% 1.3% 6.4% 10.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -22.1%). Significant drop of -89% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -771 k€, representing -71.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-89%), EBITDA varies by -212%, reducing margin by 79.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6.3 M€, i.e. 583.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 073 054 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 073 054 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

-770 864 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-716 171 €

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

6 259 827 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-71.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 131%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

131.285%

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

21.528%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

-274.001%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

-2.041

Solvency indicators evolution
AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
131.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D... (131.28) 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
21.53% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D... (21.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-2.04 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D... (-2.04) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 202.05. 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

202.047

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

-0.041

Liquidity indicators evolution
AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
202.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D... (202.05) 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.

Interest coverage
-0.04x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D... (-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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 610 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 530 days. The gap of 80 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-1720 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-125%), freeing up cash.

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

-5 127 310 €

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

610 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

530 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 in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

-1720 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR

Positioning of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 536 609€ to 5 297 800€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
536k€ 2153k€ 5297k€
2 153 929 € Range: 536 609€ - 5 297 800€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR

What is the revenue of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR ?

The revenue of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR profitable?

Yes, AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR generated a net profit of 6.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR ?

The headquarters of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR is located in MARSEILLE (13003), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR ?

The tax return of AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR 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 AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR operate?

AREA - AGENCE REGIONALE D'EQUIPEMENT ET D'AMENAGEMENT - REGION SUD PROVENCE-ALPES-COTES D'AZUR operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.