DESIGN 1,618 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DESIGN 1,618 is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées de design. Based in LOIRE-SUR-RHONE (69700), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 220 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - DESIGN 1,618 (SIREN 488557364)
Indicator 2019 2018
Revenue 220 138 € 181 880 €
Net income -4 183 € 4 077 €
EBITDA 594 € 9 442 €
Net margin -1.9% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, DESIGN 1,618 achieves revenue of 220 k€. Vs 2018, growth of +21% (182 k€ -> 220 k€). After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 214 k€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 594 €, representing 0.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+21%), EBITDA varies by -94%, reducing margin by 4.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -4 k€ (-1.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

220 138 €

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

213 646 €

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

594 €

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

-1 745 €

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

-4 183 €

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

0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 448%. 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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

448.331%

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

6.97%

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

-2.195%

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

-8.063

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

46.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
DESIGN 1,618

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
448.33 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.27
Q3: 51.88
Watch

In 2019, the debt ratio of DESIGN 1,618 (448.33) 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
6.97% 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 4.51%
Med: 31.28%
Q3: 60.6%
Average -12 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of DESIGN 1,618 (7.0%) 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
-8.06 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of DESIGN 1,618 (-8.06) 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 129.39. 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 58.8x. 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

129.388

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

58.754

Liquidity indicators evolution
DESIGN 1,618

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.39 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 123.35
Med: 206.37
Q3: 381.06
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of DESIGN 1,618 (129.39) 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
58.75x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of DESIGN 1,618 (58.8x) 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: 118 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 140 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. Overall, WCR represents 119 days of revenue, i.e. 73 k€ to permanently finance.

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

72 769 €

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

118 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

140 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

0 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

119 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DESIGN 1,618

Positioning of DESIGN 1,618 in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées de design

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 22 127€ to 61 845€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
22k€ 37k€ 61k€
37 936 € Range: 22 127€ - 61 845€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 DESIGN 1,618

What is the revenue of DESIGN 1,618 ?

The revenue of DESIGN 1,618 in 2019 is 220 k€.

Is DESIGN 1,618 profitable?

DESIGN 1,618 recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of DESIGN 1,618 ?

The headquarters of DESIGN 1,618 is located in LOIRE-SUR-RHONE (69700), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of DESIGN 1,618 ?

The tax return of DESIGN 1,618 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 DESIGN 1,618 operate?

DESIGN 1,618 operates in the sector Activités spécialisées de design (NAF code 74.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.