Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1989-09-01 (36 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Autres commerces de détail spécialisés diversLocation: PARIS (75003), Paris
AREA CORP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
AREA CORP is a French company
founded 36 years ago,
specialized in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers.
Based in PARIS (75003),
this company of category PME
shows in 2017 a revenue of 256 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2017, AREA CORP achieves revenue of 256 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +14% (225 k€ -> 256 k€). After deducting consumption (116 k€), gross margin stands at 140 k€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 1.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+14%), EBITDA varies by -86%, reducing margin by 10.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2017)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
256 158 €
Gross margin (2017)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
140 485 €
EBITDA (2017)
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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
3 665 €
EBIT (2017)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 092 €
Net income (2017)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
2 017 €
EBITDA margin (2017)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
1.4%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 41%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2017)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.013%
Financial autonomy (2017)
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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
41.364%
Cash flow / Revenue (2017)
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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
1.331%
Repayment capacity (2017)
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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
0.003
Asset age ratio (2017)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
Debt ratio
3.125
0.013
Financial autonomy
41.304
41.364
Repayment capacity
0.088
0.003
Cash flow / Revenue
14.368%
1.331%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.012017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 18.81
Q3: 108.05
Excellent
In 2017, the debt ratio of AREA CORP (0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.
Financial autonomy
41.36%2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.11%
Med: 30.19%
Q3: 58.58%
Good
In 2017, the financial autonomy of AREA CORP (41.4%) 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.
Repayment capacity
0.0 years2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Good
In 2017, the repayment capacity of AREA CORP (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 152.89. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2017)
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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
152.891
Interest coverage (2017)
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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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution AREA CORP
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Indicator
2016
2017
Liquidity ratio
154.579
152.891
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
152.892017
2016
2017
Q1: 96.75
Med: 165.23
Q3: 301.28
Average
In 2017, the liquidity ratio of AREA CORP (152.89) 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
0.0x2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.06x
Average
In 2017, the interest coverage of AREA CORP (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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 197 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 106 days of revenue, i.e. 76 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2017)
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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
75 602 €
Customer credit (2017)
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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
35 j
Supplier credit (2017)
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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
16 j
Inventory turnover (2017)
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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
197 j
WCR in days of revenue (2017)
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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
106 j
WCR and payment terms evolution AREA CORP
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Indicator
2016
2017
Operating WCR
58 562 €
75 602 €
Inventory turnover (days)
241
197
Customer payment term (days)
19
35
Supplier payment term (days)
9
16
Positioning of AREA CORP in its sector
Comparison with sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers
Valuation estimate
Based on 144 transactions of similar company sales
in 2017,
the value of AREA CORP is estimated at
49 765 €
(range 26 497€ - 75 463€).
With an EBITDA of 3 665€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x
(in line with sector norms).
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 value2017
144 transactions
26k€49k€75k€
49 765 €Range: 26 497€ - 75 463€
NAF 5 année 2017
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
3 665 €×4.5x
Estimation16 520 €
8 589€ - 25 029€
Revenue Multiple30%
256 158 €×0.51x
Estimation130 709 €
69 199€ - 193 799€
Net Income Multiple20%
2 017 €×5.7x
Estimation11 463 €
7 215€ - 24 046€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 144 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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Compare AREA CORP with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, AREA CORP generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2017.
Where is the headquarters of AREA CORP ?
The headquarters of AREA CORP is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of AREA CORP ?
The tax return of AREA CORP 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 CORP operate?
AREA CORP operates in the sector Autres commerces de détail spécialisés divers (NAF code 47.78C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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