Employees: NN (None)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2005-04-13 (21 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des sociétés holdingLocation: LE POET-LAVAL (26160), Drome
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EQUATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
EQUATION is a French company
founded 21 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in LE POET-LAVAL (26160),
this company of category PME
shows in 2018 a revenue of 257 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2018, EQUATION achieves revenue of 257 k€. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 257 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 34 k€, representing 13.1% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 2.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2018)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
256 550 €
Gross margin (2018)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
256 550 €
EBITDA (2018)
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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
33 730 €
EBIT (2018)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
12 904 €
Net income (2018)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
6 730 €
EBITDA margin (2018)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
13.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 87%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.7% 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 (2018)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
2.227%
Financial autonomy (2018)
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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
87.026%
Cash flow / Revenue (2018)
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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
10.705%
Repayment capacity (2018)
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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
0.182
Asset age ratio (2018)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2018
Debt ratio
2.227
Financial autonomy
87.026
Repayment capacity
0.182
Cash flow / Revenue
10.705%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
2.232018
2018
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.79
Q3: 97.23
Good
In 2018, the debt ratio of EQUATION (2.23) 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
87.03%2018
2018
Q1: 20.42%
Med: 58.43%
Q3: 88.08%
Good
In 2018, the financial autonomy of EQUATION (87.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
0.18 years2018
2018
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 4.25 years
Good
In 2018, the repayment capacity of EQUATION (0.18) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 696.26. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2018)
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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
696.259
Interest coverage (2018)
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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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution EQUATION
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Indicator
2018
Liquidity ratio
696.259
Interest coverage
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
696.262018
2018
Q1: 103.54
Med: 428.41
Q3: 2235.47
Good
In 2018, the liquidity ratio of EQUATION (696.26) 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
0.0x2018
2018
Q1: -64.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.03x
Good
In 2018, the interest coverage of EQUATION (0.0x) 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: 97 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The gap of 82 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 61 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2018)
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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
60 969 €
Customer credit (2018)
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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
97 j
Supplier credit (2018)
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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
15 j
Inventory turnover (2018)
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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 (2018)
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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
86 j
WCR and payment terms evolution EQUATION
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Indicator
2018
Operating WCR
60 969 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
Customer payment term (days)
97
Supplier payment term (days)
15
Positioning of EQUATION in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales
in 2018,
the value of EQUATION is estimated at
124 634 €
(range 53 790€ - 214 353€).
With an EBITDA of 33 730€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x
(in line with sector norms).
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 value2018
117 transactions
53k€124k€214k€
124 634 €Range: 53 790€ - 214 353€
NAF 5 année 2018
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
33 730 €×4.7x
Estimation157 147 €
64 145€ - 265 960€
Revenue Multiple30%
256 550 €×0.51x
Estimation131 955 €
63 441€ - 211 878€
Net Income Multiple20%
6 730 €×4.8x
Estimation32 376 €
13 429€ - 89 050€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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...).
Similar companies (Activités des sociétés holding)
Compare EQUATION with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, EQUATION generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2018.
Where is the headquarters of EQUATION ?
The headquarters of EQUATION is located in LE POET-LAVAL (26160), in the department Drome.
Where to find the tax return of EQUATION ?
The tax return of EQUATION 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 EQUATION operate?
EQUATION operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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