ASE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ASE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer. Based in PLAN-D'AUPS-SAINTE-BAUME (83640), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 99 k€. 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 - ASE (SIREN 491031894)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 99 494 € 104 969 € 111 998 € 108 413 €
Net income -5 503 € -5 526 € -803 € -7 179 €
EBITDA -8 801 € -9 494 € 1 481 € 1 757 €
Net margin -5.5% -5.3% -0.7% -6.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ASE achieves revenue of 99 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.8%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 99 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 -9 k€, representing -8.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -6 k€ (-5.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

99 494 €

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

99 494 €

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

-8 801 €

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

-8 921 €

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

-5 503 €

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

-8.8%

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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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

1.218%

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

0.922%

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

-5.531%

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

-0.018

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.22 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.14
Med: 23.66
Q3: 108.96
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of ASE (1.22) 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
0.92% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 8.33%
Med: 33.18%
Q3: 59.31%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ASE (0.9%) 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
-0.02 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 2.87 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ASE (-0.02) 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 388.81. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

388.813

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
388.81 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 119.35
Med: 187.19
Q3: 320.65
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ASE (388.81) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.24x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of ASE (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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-18 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +57%, 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

-5 076 €

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

60 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

58 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

-18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ASE

Positioning of ASE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer

Valuation estimate

Based on 93 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of ASE is estimated at 20 080 € (range 10 580€ - 33 156€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
93 tx
10k€ 20k€ 33k€
20 080 € Range: 10 580€ - 33 156€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
99 494 € × 0.20x = 20 080 €
Range: 10 580€ - 33 157€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 93 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 ASE

What is the revenue of ASE ?

The revenue of ASE in 2019 is 99 k€.

Is ASE profitable?

ASE recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ASE ?

The headquarters of ASE is located in PLAN-D'AUPS-SAINTE-BAUME (83640), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of ASE ?

The tax return of ASE 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 ASE operate?

ASE operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer (NAF code 47.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.