CHALLENGES ACADEMY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALLENGES ACADEMY is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in ARCANGUES (64200), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 20 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 - CHALLENGES ACADEMY (SIREN 791147036)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 19 925 € 17 645 €
Net income 3 347 € 6 201 €
EBITDA 4 492 € 6 629 €
Net margin 16.8% 35.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CHALLENGES ACADEMY achieves revenue of 20 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +13% (18 k€ -> 20 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 20 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 4 k€, representing 22.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -32%, reducing margin by 15.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 16.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

19 925 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

19 925 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

4 492 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 938 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 347 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 78%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 17.8% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

78.184%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

40.423%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

17.817%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

60.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
78.18 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.7
Q3: 33.0
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of CHALLENGES ACADEMY (78.18) 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
40.42% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 3.35%
Med: 31.85%
Q3: 62.16%
Good +13 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CHALLENGES ACADEMY (40.4%) 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
0.0 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CHALLENGES ACADEMY (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 192.64. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

192.64

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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
192.64 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 129.75
Med: 216.35
Q3: 379.89
Average -8 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CHALLENGES ACADEMY (192.64) 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
0.0x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.17x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of CHALLENGES ACADEMY (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: 21 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-208 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-11 493 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

21 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-208 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHALLENGES ACADEMY in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 4 413€ to 20 996€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
4k€ 12k€ 20k€
12 713 € Range: 4 413€ - 20 996€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 CHALLENGES ACADEMY

What is the revenue of CHALLENGES ACADEMY ?

The revenue of CHALLENGES ACADEMY in 2018 is 20 k€.

Is CHALLENGES ACADEMY profitable?

Yes, CHALLENGES ACADEMY generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CHALLENGES ACADEMY ?

The headquarters of CHALLENGES ACADEMY is located in ARCANGUES (64200), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of CHALLENGES ACADEMY ?

The tax return of CHALLENGES ACADEMY 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 CHALLENGES ACADEMY operate?

CHALLENGES ACADEMY operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.