Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2009-10-15 (16 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerces de détail d'optiqueLocation: MIMET (13105), Bouches-du-Rhone
ARS HOLDING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ARS HOLDING is a French company
founded 16 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique.
Based in MIMET (13105),
this company of category PME
shows in 2017 a revenue of 203 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2017, ARS HOLDING achieves revenue of 203 k€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (71 k€), gross margin stands at 133 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 40 k€, representing 19.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.0 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 32 k€, i.e. 15.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2017)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
203 385 €
Gross margin (2017)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
132 869 €
EBITDA (2017)
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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
40 286 €
EBIT (2017)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
40 167 €
Net income (2017)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
31 870 €
EBITDA margin (2017)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
19.8%
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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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 18.4% 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 (2017)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.019%
Financial autonomy (2017)
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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
0.017%
Cash flow / Revenue (2017)
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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
18.387%
Repayment capacity (2017)
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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
Asset age ratio (2017)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
Debt ratio
1.372
0.019
Financial autonomy
1.139
0.017
Repayment capacity
0.051
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
16.19%
18.387%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.022017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.59
Med: 28.9
Q3: 96.06
Excellent
In 2017, the debt ratio of ARS HOLDING (0.02) 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
0.02%2017
2016
2017
Q1: 21.21%
Med: 46.23%
Q3: 67.58%
Average
In 2017, the financial autonomy of ARS HOLDING (0.0%) 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
0.0 years2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 1.18 years
Q3: 3.54 years
Excellent
In 2017, the repayment capacity of ARS HOLDING (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 579.42. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2017)
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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
579.421
Interest coverage (2017)
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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
0.032
Liquidity indicators evolution ARS HOLDING
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Indicator
2016
2017
Liquidity ratio
461.481
579.421
Interest coverage
0.766
0.032
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
579.422017
2016
2017
Q1: 130.32
Med: 206.32
Q3: 316.86
Excellent
In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ARS HOLDING (579.42) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.
Interest coverage
0.03x2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.11x
Q3: 7.38x
Average-7 pts over 2 years
In 2017, the interest coverage of ARS HOLDING (0.0x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 83 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2017)
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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
47 879 €
Customer credit (2017)
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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
29 j
Supplier credit (2017)
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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
31 j
Inventory turnover (2017)
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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
83 j
WCR in days of revenue (2017)
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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
85 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ARS HOLDING
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Indicator
2016
2017
Operating WCR
37 062 €
47 879 €
Inventory turnover (days)
72
83
Customer payment term (days)
14
29
Supplier payment term (days)
32
31
Positioning of ARS HOLDING in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique
Valuation estimate
Based on 144 transactions of similar company sales
in 2017,
the value of ARS HOLDING is estimated at
158 155 €
(range 86 489€ - 259 712€).
With an EBITDA of 40 286€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x
(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 value2017
144 transactions
86k€158k€259k€
158 155 €Range: 86 489€ - 259 712€
NAF 5 année 2017
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
40 286 €×4.5x
Estimation181 594 €
94 411€ - 275 120€
Revenue Multiple30%
203 385 €×0.51x
Estimation103 781 €
54 943€ - 153 873€
Net Income Multiple20%
31 870 €×5.7x
Estimation181 125 €
114 006€ - 379 949€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 144 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 (Commerces de détail d'optique)
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Yes, ARS HOLDING generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2017.
Where is the headquarters of ARS HOLDING ?
The headquarters of ARS HOLDING is located in MIMET (13105), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of ARS HOLDING ?
The tax return of ARS HOLDING 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 ARS HOLDING operate?
ARS HOLDING operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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