CAT AGENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAT AGENCE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction. Based in LA FLOTTE (17630), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 118 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 - CAT AGENCE (SIREN 534845581)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 117 780 € 145 470 € 188 426 € 202 822 € 154 852 €
Net income 5 366 € 4 695 € 18 955 € 6 319 € 137 €
EBITDA 2 198 € 2 478 € 20 466 € 7 319 € -22 €
Net margin 4.6% 3.2% 10.1% 3.1% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CAT AGENCE achieves revenue of 118 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -6.6%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 112 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 1.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5 k€, i.e. 4.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

117 780 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

112 155 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

2 198 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 986 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 366 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.75%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

39.463%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

0.519%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

5.48

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

45.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAT AGENCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.75 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.2
Med: 16.62
Q3: 88.19
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CAT AGENCE (7.75) 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
39.46% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 7.09%
Med: 29.87%
Q3: 59.28%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CAT AGENCE (39.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
5.48 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.15 years
Watch +24 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CAT AGENCE (5.48) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 164.58. 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 3.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

164.581

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

3.503

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAT AGENCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
164.58 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 137.91
Med: 229.81
Q3: 380.83
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CAT AGENCE (164.58) 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
3.5x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.58x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of CAT AGENCE (3.5x) 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: 158 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The gap of 122 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 82 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 136 days of revenue, i.e. 44 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +54%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

44 358 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

158 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

36 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

82 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

136 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAT AGENCE

Positioning of CAT AGENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activité des économistes de la construction

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CAT AGENCE is estimated at 21 859 € (range 6 214€ - 36 735€). With an EBITDA of 2 198€, the sector multiple of 3.5x 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
98 tx
6k€ 21k€ 36k€
21 859 € Range: 6 214€ - 36 735€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 198 € × 3.5x
Estimation 7 614 €
1 897€ - 12 483€
Revenue Multiple 30%
117 780 € × 0.36x
Estimation 42 811 €
14 058€ - 72 439€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 366 € × 4.9x
Estimation 26 044 €
5 244€ - 43 810€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 CAT AGENCE

What is the revenue of CAT AGENCE ?

The revenue of CAT AGENCE in 2020 is 118 k€.

Is CAT AGENCE profitable?

Yes, CAT AGENCE generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CAT AGENCE ?

The headquarters of CAT AGENCE is located in LA FLOTTE (17630), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of CAT AGENCE ?

The tax return of CAT AGENCE 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 CAT AGENCE operate?

CAT AGENCE operates in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction (NAF code 74.90A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.