COURS GALIEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COURS GALIEN is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur. Based in LYON (69008), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 13.9 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 - COURS GALIEN (SIREN 513216705)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 13 913 658 € 13 097 739 €
Net income -2 133 051 € 207 951 €
EBITDA 1 112 116 € 838 155 €
Net margin -15.3% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, COURS GALIEN achieves revenue of 13.9 M€. Vs 2016: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 13.9 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 1.1 M€, representing 8.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -2.1 M€ (-15.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

13 913 658 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

13 913 658 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

1 112 116 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

697 495 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 133 051 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
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 8%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.547%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

34.853%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-3.181%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-2.188

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

25.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
COURS GALIEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.55 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.99
Q3: 7.26
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In 2017, the debt ratio of COURS GALIEN (7.55) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
34.85% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 34.85%
Med: 49.09%
Q3: 57.75%
Average -11 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of COURS GALIEN (34.9%) 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
-2.19 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.13 years
Excellent -23 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of COURS GALIEN (-2.19) 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 54.22. 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 17.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

54.222

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

17.409

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
54.22 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 15.04
Med: 92.09
Q3: 293.55
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of COURS GALIEN (54.22) 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
17.41x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.11x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of COURS GALIEN (17.4x) 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: 156 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The gap of 121 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-417 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-16 114 660 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

156 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

35 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-417 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COURS GALIEN

Positioning of COURS GALIEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of COURS GALIEN is estimated at 4 180 274 € (range 1 805 508€ - 8 616 705€). With an EBITDA of 1 112 116€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 2017
56 tx
1805k€ 4180k€ 8616k€
4 180 274 € Range: 1 805 508€ - 8 616 705€
Section année 2017 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 112 116 € × 4.1x
Estimation 4 553 374 €
1 583 459€ - 10 421 435€
Revenue Multiple 30%
13 913 658 € × 0.26x
Estimation 3 558 441 €
2 175 591€ - 5 608 824€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 COURS GALIEN

What is the revenue of COURS GALIEN ?

The revenue of COURS GALIEN in 2017 is 13.9 M€.

Is COURS GALIEN profitable?

COURS GALIEN recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of COURS GALIEN ?

The headquarters of COURS GALIEN is located in LYON (69008), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of COURS GALIEN ?

The tax return of COURS GALIEN 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 COURS GALIEN operate?

COURS GALIEN operates in the sector Enseignement post-secondaire non supérieur (NAF code 85.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.