CORAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CORAUX is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in SARTROUVILLE (78500), this company of category ETI shows in 2022 a revenue of 3.4 M€. 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 - CORAUX (SIREN 504141854)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 3 395 165 € 2 482 809 € 1 329 762 € 2 082 433 € 3 140 163 € 2 288 473 € 1 734 482 € 1 393 129 €
Net income 135 466 € 180 195 € -20 937 € -22 293 € 181 124 € 164 951 € 82 623 € 60 100 €
EBITDA 172 515 € 223 490 € -2 403 € -23 571 € 76 964 € 197 690 € 155 202 € 86 802 €
Net margin 4.0% 7.3% -1.6% -1.1% 5.8% 7.2% 4.8% 4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CORAUX achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Over the period 2015-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.6%. Vs 2021, growth of +37% (2.5 M€ -> 3.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 173 k€, representing 5.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+37%), EBITDA varies by -23%, reducing margin by 3.9 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 135 k€, i.e. 4.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 395 165 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 395 165 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

172 515 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

181 886 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

135 466 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 30%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

30.351%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

21.221%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

4.179%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.601

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

33.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
CORAUX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.35 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.43
Q3: 67.71
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of CORAUX (30.35) 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
21.22% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 10.89%
Med: 32.52%
Q3: 56.76%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CORAUX (21.2%) 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
0.6 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Average +36 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CORAUX (0.60) 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 174.77. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

174.768

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.483

Liquidity indicators evolution
CORAUX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
174.77 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 133.53
Med: 205.59
Q3: 346.28
Average

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CORAUX (174.77) 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
0.48x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.74x
Good +32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of CORAUX (0.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 341 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

340 603 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

49 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

15 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CORAUX

Positioning of CORAUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CORAUX is estimated at 555 365 € (range 204 167€ - 1 661 659€). With an EBITDA of 172 515€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2022
68 tx
204k€ 555k€ 1661k€
555 365 € Range: 204 167€ - 1 661 659€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
172 515 € × 2.9x
Estimation 495 647 €
143 033€ - 1 951 140€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 395 165 € × 0.22x
Estimation 762 085 €
315 849€ - 1 297 218€
Net Income Multiple 20%
135 466 € × 2.9x
Estimation 394 582 €
189 480€ - 1 484 623€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 CORAUX

What is the revenue of CORAUX ?

The revenue of CORAUX in 2022 is 3.4 M€.

Is CORAUX profitable?

Yes, CORAUX generated a net profit of 135 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CORAUX ?

The headquarters of CORAUX is located in SARTROUVILLE (78500), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of CORAUX ?

The tax return of CORAUX 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 CORAUX operate?

CORAUX operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.