DEA FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DEA FORMATION is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in LE PUY-EN-VELAY (43000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 887 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 - DEA FORMATION (SIREN 334532785)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 886 896 € 1 017 742 € 1 088 285 € 1 000 270 € 641 078 € 567 381 € 471 519 € 422 486 €
Net income 14 761 € 86 399 € 108 614 € 131 404 € -211 € -51 740 € 2 362 € -76 100 €
EBITDA 11 005 € 104 521 € 145 361 € 139 992 € 10 936 € 22 340 € 39 726 € -61 056 €
Net margin 1.7% 8.5% 10.0% 13.1% -0.0% -9.1% 0.5% -18.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DEA FORMATION achieves revenue of 887 k€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.2%. Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 887 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 11 k€, representing 1.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -89%, reducing margin by 9.0 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 15 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

886 896 €

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

886 896 €

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

11 005 €

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

16 395 €

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

14 761 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 179%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

178.567%

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

21.607%

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

4.754%

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

4.094

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

35.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
DEA FORMATION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
178.57 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.25
Q3: 42.9
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of DEA FORMATION (178.57) 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
21.61% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.27%
Med: 37.87%
Q3: 61.33%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DEA FORMATION (21.6%) 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
4.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DEA FORMATION (4.09) 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 252.25. 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 57.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

252.251

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

57.283

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
252.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.97
Med: 229.92
Q3: 405.25
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DEA FORMATION (252.25) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
57.28x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of DEA FORMATION (57.3x) 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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 42 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 151 days of revenue, i.e. 372 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +447%, requiring additional financing.

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

371 778 €

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

12 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

54 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

151 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DEA FORMATION

Positioning of DEA FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 40 594€ to 95 971€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
40k€ 53k€ 95k€
53 437 € Range: 40 594€ - 95 971€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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.
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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 DEA FORMATION

What is the revenue of DEA FORMATION ?

The revenue of DEA FORMATION in 2024 is 887 k€.

Is DEA FORMATION profitable?

Yes, DEA FORMATION generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DEA FORMATION ?

The headquarters of DEA FORMATION is located in LE PUY-EN-VELAY (43000), in the department Haute-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of DEA FORMATION ?

The tax return of DEA FORMATION 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 DEA FORMATION operate?

DEA FORMATION operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.