CREATIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CREATIVE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 830 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 - CREATIVE (SIREN 810316901)
Indicator 2024 2023
Revenue 829 709 € 972 933 €
Net income -295 303 € 15 957 €
EBITDA -256 312 € 104 105 €
Net margin -35.6% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CREATIVE achieves revenue of 830 k€. Significant drop of -15% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 830 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 -256 k€, representing -30.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-15%), EBITDA varies by -346%, reducing margin by 41.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -295 k€ (-35.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

829 709 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

829 709 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-256 312 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-296 153 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-295 303 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-30.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -51%. 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 -34%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-51.347%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

-33.973%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-34.203%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-0.486

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

13.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-51.35 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Excellent -51 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CREATIVE (-51.35) 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
-33.97% 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CREATIVE (-34.0%) 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
-0.49 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CREATIVE (-0.49) 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 81.74. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

81.743

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-4.625

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
81.74 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Watch -26 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CREATIVE (81.74) 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
-4.62x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CREATIVE (-4.6x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 129 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 212 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 83 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 94 days of revenue, i.e. 218 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

217 732 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

129 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

212 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

94 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CREATIVE

Positioning of CREATIVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CREATIVE is estimated at 296 570 € (range 98 947€ - 579 850€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
134 transactions
98k€ 296k€ 579k€
296 570 € Range: 98 947€ - 579 850€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
829 709 € × 0.36x = 296 570 €
Range: 98 947€ - 579 850€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 CREATIVE

What is the revenue of CREATIVE ?

The revenue of CREATIVE in 2024 is 830 k€.

Is CREATIVE profitable?

CREATIVE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CREATIVE ?

The headquarters of CREATIVE is located in HEROUVILLE-SAINT-CLAIR (14200), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of CREATIVE ?

The tax return of CREATIVE 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 CREATIVE operate?

CREATIVE operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.