ARKETYPE FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARKETYPE FORMATION is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in PONTOISE (95300), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 232 k€. 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 - ARKETYPE FORMATION (SIREN 793449604)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 231 780 € 220 277 € 217 668 € 163 803 €
Net income 13 958 € 38 991 € 54 830 € -9 054 €
EBITDA 22 362 € 52 975 € 69 683 € -7 548 €
Net margin 6.0% 17.7% 25.2% -5.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ARKETYPE FORMATION achieves revenue of 232 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.3%. Vs 2018: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 232 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 22 k€, representing 9.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -58%, reducing margin by 14.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 6.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

231 780 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

231 780 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

22 362 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 631 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

13 958 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

15.288%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

5.339%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

8.464%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.464

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

38.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARKETYPE FORMATION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.29 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.84
Q3: 42.29
Average +32 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of ARKETYPE FORMATION (15.29) 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
5.34% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 4.48%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 60.33%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ARKETYPE FORMATION (5.3%) 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
0.46 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Average +46 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ARKETYPE FORMATION (0.46) 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 148.14. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

148.139

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.443

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.14 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 130.07
Med: 211.29
Q3: 384.44
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ARKETYPE FORMATION (148.14) 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
0.44x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.59x
Good +44 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of ARKETYPE FORMATION (0.4x) 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: 104 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 84 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-17 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-10 680 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

104 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

84 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-17 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARKETYPE FORMATION

Positioning of ARKETYPE FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARKETYPE FORMATION is estimated at 57 295 € (range 20 135€ - 155 984€). With an EBITDA of 22 362€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2019
134 transactions
20k€ 57k€ 155k€
57 295 € Range: 20 135€ - 155 984€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
22 362 € × 2.2x
Estimation 48 485 €
17 569€ - 126 102€
Revenue Multiple 30%
231 780 € × 0.36x
Estimation 82 847 €
27 641€ - 161 982€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 958 € × 2.9x
Estimation 40 994 €
15 294€ - 221 696€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 ARKETYPE FORMATION

What is the revenue of ARKETYPE FORMATION ?

The revenue of ARKETYPE FORMATION in 2019 is 232 k€.

Is ARKETYPE FORMATION profitable?

Yes, ARKETYPE FORMATION generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ARKETYPE FORMATION ?

The headquarters of ARKETYPE FORMATION is located in PONTOISE (95300), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ARKETYPE FORMATION ?

The tax return of ARKETYPE FORMATION 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 ARKETYPE FORMATION operate?

ARKETYPE FORMATION operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.