ENGINEST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ENGINEST is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in VANDŒUVRE-LES-NANCY (54500), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 378 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 - ENGINEST (SIREN 431628619)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 377 540 € 312 262 € 343 845 €
Net income 83 987 € 46 295 € 34 562 €
EBITDA 1 537 € -36 528 € -47 117 €
Net margin 22.2% 14.8% 10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ENGINEST achieves revenue of 378 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +4.8%). Vs 2018, growth of +21% (312 k€ -> 378 k€). After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 371 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 2 k€, representing 0.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 84 k€, i.e. 22.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

377 540 €

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

370 940 €

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

1 537 €

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

-6 070 €

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

83 987 €

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

0.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 84%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 24.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

0.408%

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

84.006%

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

24.413%

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

0.035

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

2.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.41 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 44.89
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of ENGINEST (0.41) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
84.01% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.0%
Med: 33.54%
Q3: 62.58%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ENGINEST (84.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.04 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.4 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ENGINEST (0.04) 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 1160.56. 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 11.3x. 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

1160.557

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

11.256

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1160.56 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 126.89
Med: 228.04
Q3: 415.67
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ENGINEST (1160.56) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
11.26x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.22x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of ENGINEST (11.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 79 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 79 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 48 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 7 days of revenue, i.e. 7 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-32%), freeing up cash.

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

7 290 €

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

0 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

79 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

48 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

7 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ENGINEST in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ENGINEST is estimated at 68 627 € (range 33 820€ - 179 790€). With an EBITDA of 1 537€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2019
120 transactions
33k€ 68k€ 179k€
68 627 € Range: 33 820€ - 179 790€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 537 € × 2.2x
Estimation 3 418 €
1 483€ - 9 402€
Revenue Multiple 30%
377 540 € × 0.27x
Estimation 102 543 €
57 966€ - 250 786€
Net Income Multiple 20%
83 987 € × 2.2x
Estimation 180 779 €
78 447€ - 499 268€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 ENGINEST

What is the revenue of ENGINEST ?

The revenue of ENGINEST in 2019 is 378 k€.

Is ENGINEST profitable?

Yes, ENGINEST generated a net profit of 84 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ENGINEST ?

The headquarters of ENGINEST is located in VANDŒUVRE-LES-NANCY (54500), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of ENGINEST ?

The tax return of ENGINEST 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 ENGINEST operate?

ENGINEST operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.