CONTINENTS 5 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONTINENTS 5 is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de voyage. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 735 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CONTINENTS 5 (SIREN 330327511)
Indicator 2018 2016
Revenue 735 446 € 397 189 €
Net income 2 354 € 72 777 €
EBITDA 3 036 € 92 960 €
Net margin 0.3% 18.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CONTINENTS 5 achieves revenue of 735 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +85% (397 k€ -> 735 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 735 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 3 k€, representing 0.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+85%), EBITDA varies by -97%, reducing margin by 23.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.3% 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

735 446 €

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

735 446 €

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

3 036 €

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

2 056 €

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

2 354 €

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

0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

5.903%

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

33.444%

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

0.405%

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

2.182

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

100.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.9 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.04
Med: 7.83
Q3: 43.2
Good -16 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CONTINENTS 5 (5.90) 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
33.44% 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 9.37%
Med: 22.71%
Q3: 42.2%
Good -11 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CONTINENTS 5 (33.4%) 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
2.18 years 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.16 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CONTINENTS 5 (2.18) 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.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-93 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

-189 672 €

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

0 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

44 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

-93 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONTINENTS 5 in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de voyage

Valuation estimate

Based on 80 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CONTINENTS 5 is estimated at 87 190 € (range 54 755€ - 134 552€). With an EBITDA of 3 036€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2018
80 tx
54k€ 87k€ 134k€
87 190 € Range: 54 755€ - 134 552€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 036 € × 1.6x
Estimation 4 926 €
1 937€ - 13 940€
Revenue Multiple 30%
735 446 € × 0.38x
Estimation 280 214 €
178 073€ - 414 332€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 354 € × 1.4x
Estimation 3 315 €
1 822€ - 16 413€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 80 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...).

Similar companies (Activités des agences de voyage)

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Frequently asked questions about CONTINENTS 5

What is the revenue of CONTINENTS 5 ?

The revenue of CONTINENTS 5 in 2018 is 735 k€.

Is CONTINENTS 5 profitable?

Yes, CONTINENTS 5 generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CONTINENTS 5 ?

The headquarters of CONTINENTS 5 is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CONTINENTS 5 ?

The tax return of CONTINENTS 5 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 CONTINENTS 5 operate?

CONTINENTS 5 operates in the sector Activités des agences de voyage (NAF code 79.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.