ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines. Based in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (92100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 4.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (SIREN 451131759)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 4 454 807 € 4 735 866 €
Net income 58 666 € 15 509 €
EBITDA -40 774 € -7 074 €
Net margin 1.3% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS achieves revenue of 4.5 M€. Slight decline of -6% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.5 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 -41 k€, representing -0.9% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 59 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 454 807 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 454 807 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-40 774 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-124 615 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

58 666 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.9%

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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 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

33.844%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

1.148%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.0
Q3: 40.76
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (0.00) 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
33.84% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.0%
Med: 27.57%
Q3: 57.4%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (33.8%) 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 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.27 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (0.00) 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 152.26. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

152.256

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-6.514

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
152.26 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 107.7
Med: 163.18
Q3: 278.99
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (152.26) 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
-6.51x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.15x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS (-6.5x) 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: 65 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 72 days of revenue, i.e. 891 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

891 496 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

65 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

51 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

72 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS is estimated at 258 549 € (range 182 766€ - 497 685€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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 2017
147 transactions
182k€ 258k€ 497k€
258 549 € Range: 182 766€ - 497 685€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
4 454 807 € × 0.08x
Estimation 356 708 €
268 991€ - 612 698€
Net Income Multiple 20%
58 666 € × 1.9x
Estimation 111 313 €
53 429€ - 325 167€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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...).

Similar companies (Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines)

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Frequently asked questions about ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS

What is the revenue of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS ?

The revenue of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS in 2017 is 4.5 M€.

Is ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS profitable?

Yes, ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS generated a net profit of 59 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS ?

The headquarters of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS is located in BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (92100), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS ?

The tax return of ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS 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 ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS operate?

ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS operates in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines (NAF code 78.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.