ARGAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARGAN is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 234.6 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 - ARGAN (SIREN 393430608)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 234 596 831 € 215 384 088 € 194 773 219 € 181 591 302 € 168 514 414 € 108 965 651 € 104 941 799 € 92 433 740 € 81 694 109 €
Net income 61 758 421 € 15 488 020 € 15 587 € 41 382 057 € 2 568 830 € 4 547 427 € 21 401 908 € 6 745 860 € 5 960 484 €
EBITDA 154 590 867 € 131 508 579 € 111 776 786 € 107 512 694 € 72 180 621 € 18 365 741 € 35 370 099 € 15 998 041 € 23 553 592 €
Net margin 26.3% 7.2% 0.0% 22.8% 1.5% 4.2% 20.4% 7.3% 7.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ARGAN achieves revenue of 234.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.1%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 234.6 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 154.6 M€, representing 65.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 61.8 M€, i.e. 26.3% 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

234 596 831 €

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

234 596 831 €

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

154 590 867 €

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

58 591 425 €

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

61 758 421 €

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

65.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 358%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 14.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 50.5% 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 (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

357.501%

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

20.853%

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

50.527%

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

14.329

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

79.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARGAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
357.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -20.62
Med: 5.98
Q3: 146.83
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ARGAN (357.50) 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
20.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.04%
Med: 27.47%
Q3: 73.82%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARGAN (20.9%) 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
14.33 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.65 years
Q3: 10.57 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ARGAN (14.33) 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 449.26. 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 31.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

449.261

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

31.034

Liquidity indicators evolution
ARGAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
449.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.33
Med: 307.99
Q3: 1318.25
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARGAN (449.26) 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
31.03x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 20.04x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ARGAN (31.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The gap of 42 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 10 days of revenue, i.e. 6.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +149%, requiring additional financing.

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

6 456 105 €

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

75 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

33 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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARGAN

Positioning of ARGAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 169 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ARGAN is estimated at 573 779 252 € (range 161 576 160€ - 1 031 138 804€). With an EBITDA of 154 590 867€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.81x (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 value 2024
169 transactions
161576k€ 573779k€ 1031138k€
573 779 252 € Range: 161 576 160€ - 1 031 138 804€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
154 590 867 € × 5.6x
Estimation 865 682 219 €
229 151 756€ - 1 545 136 102€
Revenue Multiple 30%
234 596 831 € × 0.81x
Estimation 189 232 259 €
72 311 662€ - 352 871 946€
Net Income Multiple 20%
61 758 421 € × 6.8x
Estimation 420 842 326 €
126 533 921€ - 763 545 848€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 169 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 ARGAN

What is the revenue of ARGAN ?

The revenue of ARGAN in 2024 is 234.6 M€.

Is ARGAN profitable?

Yes, ARGAN generated a net profit of 61.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ARGAN ?

The headquarters of ARGAN is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of ARGAN ?

The tax return of ARGAN 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 ARGAN operate?

ARGAN operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.