CORSE ASCENSEURS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CORSE ASCENSEURS is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres travaux d'installation n.c.a.. Based in AJACCIO (20090), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 1.2 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 - CORSE ASCENSEURS (SIREN 800986770)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 227 159 € 1 381 022 € 1 193 569 € 694 211 €
Net income 68 450 € 72 519 € -118 437 € -148 426 €
EBITDA 92 548 € 6 811 € -107 190 € -136 138 €
Net margin 5.6% 5.3% -9.9% -21.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CORSE ASCENSEURS achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.9%. Significant drop of -11% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (523 k€), gross margin stands at 704 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 93 k€, representing 7.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 68 k€, i.e. 5.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 227 159 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

704 204 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

92 548 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

86 259 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

68 450 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -12%. 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 -23%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-12.275%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

-23.471%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

6.094%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.398

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

50.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
CORSE ASCENSEURS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-12.28 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.47
Med: 12.04
Q3: 48.73
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of CORSE ASCENSEURS (-12.28) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-23.47% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 12.12%
Med: 33.1%
Q3: 53.94%
Watch

In 2019, the financial autonomy of CORSE ASCENSEURS (-23.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.4 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 0.95 years
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of CORSE ASCENSEURS (0.40) 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 112.90. 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 7.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

112.904

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

7.461

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.9 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 141.34
Med: 202.64
Q3: 285.12
Watch -5 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CORSE ASCENSEURS (112.90) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
7.46x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.28x
Q3: 1.99x
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of CORSE ASCENSEURS (7.5x) 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: 188 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 317 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 129 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 51 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 137 days of revenue, i.e. 468 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +23%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

467 572 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

188 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

317 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

51 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

137 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CORSE ASCENSEURS

Positioning of CORSE ASCENSEURS in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres travaux d'installation n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 58 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CORSE ASCENSEURS is estimated at 182 317 € (range 119 807€ - 388 729€). With an EBITDA of 92 548€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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 2019
58 tx
119k€ 182k€ 388k€
182 317 € Range: 119 807€ - 388 729€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
92 548 € × 1.2x
Estimation 114 189 €
92 472€ - 261 854€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 227 159 € × 0.20x
Estimation 249 943 €
160 808€ - 371 223€
Net Income Multiple 20%
68 450 € × 3.7x
Estimation 251 198 €
126 646€ - 732 175€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 58 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 CORSE ASCENSEURS

What is the revenue of CORSE ASCENSEURS ?

The revenue of CORSE ASCENSEURS in 2019 is 1.2 M€.

Is CORSE ASCENSEURS profitable?

Yes, CORSE ASCENSEURS generated a net profit of 68 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of CORSE ASCENSEURS ?

The headquarters of CORSE ASCENSEURS is located in AJACCIO (20090).

Where to find the tax return of CORSE ASCENSEURS ?

The tax return of CORSE ASCENSEURS 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 CORSE ASCENSEURS operate?

CORSE ASCENSEURS operates in the sector Autres travaux d'installation n.c.a. (NAF code 43.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.