ARETEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARETEC is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in GONDECOURT (59147), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.3 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 - ARETEC (SIREN 879645158)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 2 314 049 € 3 364 566 € 400 €
Net income 229 557 € 75 673 € -49 602 €
EBITDA 285 728 € 167 420 € -44 111 €
Net margin 9.9% 2.2% -12400.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ARETEC achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2019-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7506.0%. Significant drop of -31% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 2.3 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 286 k€, representing 12.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 230 k€, i.e. 9.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 314 049 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 309 834 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

285 728 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

275 884 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

229 557 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 10.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.977%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

39.266%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

10.322%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.046

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

34.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARETEC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.98 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.4
Q3: 66.26
Good -39 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ARETEC (1.98) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
39.27% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 10.95%
Med: 35.06%
Q3: 59.74%
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ARETEC (39.3%) 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
0.05 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ARETEC (0.05) 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 233.26. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

233.264

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

1.041

Liquidity indicators evolution
ARETEC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
233.26 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 151.2
Med: 231.52
Q3: 390.78
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ARETEC (233.26) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
1.04x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.05x
Good +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of ARETEC (1.0x) 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. Average customer payment term: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-38 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-492%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-244 641 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

61 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

3 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARETEC

Positioning of ARETEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 52 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of ARETEC is estimated at 412 630 € (range 244 279€ - 680 759€). With an EBITDA of 285 728€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.44x (conservative valuation). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
52 tx
244k€ 412k€ 680k€
412 630 € Range: 244 279€ - 680 759€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
285 728 € × 0.5x
Estimation 150 010 €
144 564€ - 412 673€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 314 049 € × 0.44x
Estimation 1 014 091 €
518 685€ - 1 321 107€
Net Income Multiple 20%
229 557 € × 0.7x
Estimation 166 992 €
81 959€ - 390 455€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 52 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 ARETEC

What is the revenue of ARETEC ?

The revenue of ARETEC in 2021 is 2.3 M€.

Is ARETEC profitable?

Yes, ARETEC generated a net profit of 230 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ARETEC ?

The headquarters of ARETEC is located in GONDECOURT (59147), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of ARETEC ?

The tax return of ARETEC 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 ARETEC operate?

ARETEC operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.