ARPA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARPA is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d’articles de joaillerie et bijouterie. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - ARPA (SIREN 381437599)
Indicator 2024 2017 2016
Revenue 7 388 958 € 1 537 558 € 2 557 672 €
Net income 1 267 498 € 134 912 € 138 309 €
EBITDA 1 733 289 € 213 754 € 212 074 €
Net margin 17.2% 8.8% 5.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ARPA achieves revenue of 7.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.2%. Vs 2017, growth of +381% (1.5 M€ -> 7.4 M€). After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 5.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.7 M€, representing 23.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.6 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 1.3 M€, i.e. 17.2% 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

7 388 958 €

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

5 422 503 €

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

1 733 289 €

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

1 675 826 €

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

1 267 498 €

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

23.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 77%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 17.9% 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

1.163%

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

77.175%

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

17.876%

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

0.024

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

32.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ARPA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.16 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 0.57
Med: 9.67
Q3: 48.77
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ARPA (1.16) 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
77.17% 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 11.12%
Med: 45.04%
Q3: 71.21%
Excellent +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ARPA (77.2%) 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
0.02 years 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ARPA (0.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 399.06. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

399.057

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

0.079

Liquidity indicators evolution
ARPA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
399.06 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 194.32
Med: 312.53
Q3: 555.86
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ARPA (399.06) 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
0.08x 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.03x
Q3: 2.95x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of ARPA (0.1x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 45 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +857%, 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

1 202 479 €

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

28 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

22 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

45 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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARPA

Positioning of ARPA in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d’articles de joaillerie et bijouterie

Valuation estimate

Based on 101 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ARPA is estimated at 3 428 995 € (range 1 056 929€ - 6 457 449€). With an EBITDA of 1 733 289€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2024
101 transactions
1056k€ 3428k€ 6457k€
3 428 995 € Range: 1 056 929€ - 6 457 449€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 733 289 € × 2.5x
Estimation 4 401 445 €
1 220 314€ - 8 139 686€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 388 958 € × 0.24x
Estimation 1 739 925 €
834 001€ - 3 148 176€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 267 498 € × 2.8x
Estimation 3 531 476 €
982 863€ - 7 215 767€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 101 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 ARPA

What is the revenue of ARPA ?

The revenue of ARPA in 2024 is 7.4 M€.

Is ARPA profitable?

Yes, ARPA generated a net profit of 1.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ARPA ?

The headquarters of ARPA is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ARPA ?

The tax return of ARPA 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 ARPA operate?

ARPA operates in the sector Fabrication d’articles de joaillerie et bijouterie (NAF code 32.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.