ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement supérieur. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 412 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 - ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (SIREN 344662507)
Indicator 2025 2024
Revenue 412 409 € 440 895 €
Net income -62 347 € 57 611 €
EBITDA 44 871 € 231 807 €
Net margin -15.1% 13.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE achieves revenue of 412 k€. Slight decline of -6% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 406 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45 k€, representing 10.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -81%, reducing margin by 41.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -62 k€ (-15.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

412 409 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

405 666 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

44 871 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-12 332 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-62 347 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

78.57%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

25.534%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

6.696%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

2.408

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

32.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
78.57 2025
2024
2025
Q1: 0.01
Med: 16.33
Q3: 62.74
Watch +7 pts over 2 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (78.57) 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
25.53% 2025
2024
2025
Q1: 12.12%
Med: 37.64%
Q3: 50.22%
Average -34 pts over 2 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (25.5%) 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
2.41 years 2025
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (2.41) 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 67.33. 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 5.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

67.326

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

5.023

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
67.33 2025
2024
2025
Q1: 136.39
Med: 253.74
Q3: 487.88
Watch

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (67.33) 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
5.02x 2025
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.18x
Q3: 5.3x
Good +18 pts over 2 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE (5.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. WCR is negative (-80 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

-91 922 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

8 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

-80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE

Positioning of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement supérieur

Valuation estimate

Based on 412 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE is estimated at 128 113 € (range 55 000€ - 299 722€). With an EBITDA of 44 871€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.29x (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 2025
412 transactions
55k€ 128k€ 299k€
128 113 € Range: 55 000€ - 299 722€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 871 € × 3.0x
Estimation 132 783 €
50 564€ - 362 238€
Revenue Multiple 30%
412 409 € × 0.29x
Estimation 120 331 €
62 396€ - 195 530€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 412 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 ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE

What is the revenue of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE ?

The revenue of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE in 2025 is 412 k€.

Is ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE profitable?

ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE recorded a net loss in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE ?

The headquarters of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE ?

The tax return of ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE 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 ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE operate?

ECOLE NANTAISE DE COMMERCE operates in the sector Enseignement supérieur (NAF code 85.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.