ARIETE PRODUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARIETE PRODUCTION is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles. Based in ALES (30100), this company of category PME shows in 2014 a revenue of 3.5 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 - ARIETE PRODUCTION (SIREN 328986849)
Indicator 2014 2013 2012
Revenue 3 495 262 € 3 606 681 € 4 575 242 €
Net income -131 935 € -221 671 € -277 148 €
EBITDA -77 799 € -319 315 € -106 343 €
Net margin -3.8% -6.1% -6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2014, ARIETE PRODUCTION achieves revenue of 3.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2012-2014 (CAGR: -12.6%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2013. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 39%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -78 k€, representing -2.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -132 k€ (-3.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2014) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 495 262 €

Gross margin (2014) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 346 393 €

EBITDA (2014) ?
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

-77 799 €

EBIT (2014) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-102 933 €

Net income (2014) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-131 935 €

EBITDA margin (2014) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2014) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

33.558%

Financial autonomy (2014) ?
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

47.656%

Cash flow / Revenue (2014) ?
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

-3.711%

Repayment capacity (2014) ?
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

-0.925

Asset age ratio (2014) ?
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

12.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARIETE PRODUCTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.56 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 0.08
Med: 47.5
Q3: 155.75
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2014, the debt ratio of ARIETE PRODUCTION (33.56) 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
47.66% 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 9.94%
Med: 29.07%
Q3: 46.06%
Excellent

In 2014, the financial autonomy of ARIETE PRODUCTION (47.7%) 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
-0.93 years 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: -0.22 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 4.77 years
Excellent

In 2014, the repayment capacity of ARIETE PRODUCTION (-0.93) 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 205.36. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2014) ?
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

205.36

Interest coverage (2014) ?
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

-54.118

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
205.36 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 109.48
Med: 157.69
Q3: 227.12
Good -31 pts over 3 years

In 2014, the liquidity ratio of ARIETE PRODUCTION (205.36) 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
-54.12x 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: -1.31x
Med: 3.77x
Q3: 12.91x
Average

In 2014, the interest coverage of ARIETE PRODUCTION (-54.1x) 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: 10 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 57 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 166 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 164 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-23%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2014) ?
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

1 596 880 €

Customer credit (2014) ?
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

10 j

Supplier credit (2014) ?
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

67 j

Inventory turnover (2014) ?
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

166 j

WCR in days of revenue (2014) ?
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

164 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARIETE PRODUCTION

Positioning of ARIETE PRODUCTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles

Valuation estimate

Based on 137 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARIETE PRODUCTION is estimated at 595 181 € (range 342 316€ - 934 306€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2014
137 transactions
342k€ 595k€ 934k€
595 181 € Range: 342 316€ - 934 306€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
3 495 262 € × 0.17x = 595 181 €
Range: 342 317€ - 934 307€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 137 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 ARIETE PRODUCTION

What is the revenue of ARIETE PRODUCTION ?

The revenue of ARIETE PRODUCTION in 2014 is 3.5 M€.

Is ARIETE PRODUCTION profitable?

ARIETE PRODUCTION recorded a net loss in 2014.

Where is the headquarters of ARIETE PRODUCTION ?

The headquarters of ARIETE PRODUCTION is located in ALES (30100), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of ARIETE PRODUCTION ?

The tax return of ARIETE PRODUCTION 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 ARIETE PRODUCTION operate?

ARIETE PRODUCTION operates in the sector Commerce et réparation de motocycles (NAF code 45.40Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.