CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'architecture . Based in PEZENAS (34120), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 161 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 - CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE (SIREN 328489166)
Indicator 2023 2022 2017 2016
Revenue 161 354 € 310 050 € 251 549 € 270 770 €
Net income -8 880 € 30 499 € 2 681 € 15 986 €
EBITDA 12 882 € 66 631 € 2 799 € 24 733 €
Net margin -5.5% 9.8% 1.1% 5.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE achieves revenue of 161 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -7.1%). Significant drop of -48% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 161 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 13 k€, representing 8.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-48%), EBITDA varies by -81%, reducing margin by 13.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -9 k€ (-5.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

161 354 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

161 354 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

12 882 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 086 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-8 880 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 5.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 9.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

52.707%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

38.684%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

9.376%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

4.963

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

19.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
52.71 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.69
Med: 15.75
Q3: 52.15
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHIT... (52.71) 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
38.68% 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 19.83%
Med: 46.54%
Q3: 66.26%
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHIT... (38.7%) 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
4.96 years 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 1.49 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHIT... (4.96) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 221.88. 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 18.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

221.884

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

18.033

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
221.88 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 170.24
Med: 262.65
Q3: 424.26
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHIT... (221.88) 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
18.03x 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.17x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHIT... (18.0x) 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: 581 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. The gap of 477 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 378 days of revenue, i.e. 169 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

169 281 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

581 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

104 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

378 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités d'architecture

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 20 186€ to 38 016€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
20k€ 24k€ 38k€
24 126 € Range: 20 186€ - 38 016€
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 CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE

What is the revenue of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE ?

The revenue of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE in 2023 is 161 k€.

Is CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE profitable?

CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE ?

The headquarters of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE is located in PEZENAS (34120), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE ?

The tax return of CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE 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 CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE operate?

CONSTANT - FAUROUS ARCHITECTURE operates in the sector Activités d'architecture (NAF code 71.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.