ATON FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ATON FORMATION is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in EVRY-COURCOURONNES (91000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 846 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 - ATON FORMATION (SIREN 490229119)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 846 424 € 783 446 € 779 116 € 582 628 € 533 373 € 647 539 € 755 689 € 657 149 € 532 990 €
Net income -1 340 € 2 150 € 130 054 € 53 309 € 28 922 € 72 420 € 99 076 € 45 112 € 10 840 €
EBITDA 8 909 € 8 750 € 175 134 € 73 425 € 35 807 € 105 372 € 139 829 € 78 704 € 19 454 €
Net margin -0.2% 0.3% 16.7% 9.1% 5.4% 11.2% 13.1% 6.9% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ATON FORMATION achieves revenue of 846 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 845 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 1.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -1 k€ (-0.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

846 424 €

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

845 216 €

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

8 909 €

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

5 886 €

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

-1 340 €

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

1.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 194%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

194.195%

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

17.852%

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

-0.227%

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

-48.763

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

6.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
194.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Watch +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ATON FORMATION (194.19) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
17.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ATON FORMATION (17.9%) 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
-48.76 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -35 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ATON FORMATION (-48.76) 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 208.73. 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 68.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

208.729

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

68.549

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
208.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ATON FORMATION (208.73) 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
68.55x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Excellent +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ATON FORMATION (68.5x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 41 days of revenue, i.e. 97 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-43%), freeing up cash.

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

96 721 €

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

39 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

35 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

0 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

41 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ATON 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 ATON FORMATION is estimated at 125 526 € (range 42 227€ - 253 223€). With an EBITDA of 8 909€, 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 2024
134 transactions
42k€ 125k€ 253k€
125 526 € Range: 42 227€ - 253 223€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 909 € × 2.2x
Estimation 19 316 €
7 000€ - 50 239€
Revenue Multiple 30%
846 424 € × 0.36x
Estimation 302 545 €
100 940€ - 591 532€

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 ATON FORMATION

What is the revenue of ATON FORMATION ?

The revenue of ATON FORMATION in 2024 is 846 k€.

Is ATON FORMATION profitable?

ATON FORMATION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ATON FORMATION ?

The headquarters of ATON FORMATION is located in EVRY-COURCOURONNES (91000), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of ATON FORMATION ?

The tax return of ATON 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 ATON FORMATION operate?

ATON 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.