Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 2008-11-01 (17 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de travail temporaire Location: LYON (69003), Rhone
ASCENSO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ASCENSO is a French company
founded 17 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire .
Based in LYON (69003),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, ASCENSO achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.8%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.0 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 -81 k€, representing -4.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -187%, reducing margin by 9.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -88 k€ (-4.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
1 958 377 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 958 377 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-80 634 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-82 045 €
Net income (2024)
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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
-87 508 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
-4.1%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
7.308%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
23.817%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-4.425%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-0.266
Solvency indicators evolution ASCENSO
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
33.572
18.887
23.228
54.853
39.255
29.731
36.575
45.625
7.308
Financial autonomy
50.252
58.513
57.176
49.601
56.111
49.443
48.427
41.808
23.817
Repayment capacity
1.075
0.991
1.439
5.379
924.209
1.618
1.674
2.765
-0.266
Cash flow / Revenue
9.436%
8.938%
5.315%
3.267%
0.018%
7.273%
6.051%
3.605%
-4.425%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
7.312024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.73
Q3: 26.78
Average-19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of ASCENSO (7.31) 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
23.82%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.73%
Med: 25.56%
Q3: 44.76%
Average-28 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ASCENSO (23.8%) 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
-0.27 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.27 years
Excellent-50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ASCENSO (-0.27) 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 133.11. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
133.106
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-6.797
Liquidity indicators evolution ASCENSO
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
294.61
311.8
327.121
415.135
431.684
271.525
291.074
250.19
133.106
Interest coverage
0.299
0.062
0.0
2.783
91.576
0.862
1.71
8.175
-6.797
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
133.112024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 111.16
Med: 138.5
Q3: 192.32
Average-30 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ASCENSO (133.11) 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
-6.8x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.69x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.34x
Average-48 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of ASCENSO (-6.8x) 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: 122 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The gap of 41 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-109%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-21 248 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
122 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
81 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
0 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
-4 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ASCENSO
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
231 048 €
215 421 €
205 399 €
320 777 €
123 769 €
262 991 €
362 294 €
447 444 €
-21 248 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
108
136
89
113
82
155
120
127
122
Supplier payment term (days)
30
41
20
16
32
63
34
36
81
Positioning of ASCENSO in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire
Valuation estimate
Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of ASCENSO is estimated at
150 662 €
(range 118 239€ - 269 344€).
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 value2024
135 transactions
118k€150k€269k€
150 662 €Range: 118 239€ - 269 344€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation method used
Revenue Multiple
1 958 377 €
×
0.08x
=150 663 €
Range: 118 240€ - 269 345€
Only this financial indicator is available for this company.
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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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The headquarters of ASCENSO is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of ASCENSO ?
The tax return of ASCENSO 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 ASCENSO operate?
ASCENSO operates in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire (NAF code 78.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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