ESMA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESMA is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel. Based in MAUGUIO (34130), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 6.0 M€. 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 - ESMA (SIREN 794890665)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 6 013 754 € 5 343 033 €
Net income -3 324 011 € -2 256 513 €
EBITDA -1 479 687 € -2 124 329 €
Net margin -55.3% -42.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ESMA achieves revenue of 6.0 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +13% (5.3 M€ -> 6.0 M€). After deducting consumption (308 k€), gross margin stands at 5.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.5 M€, representing -24.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3.3 M€ (-55.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

6 013 754 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

5 706 062 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-1 479 687 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 192 382 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-3 324 011 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-23.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -3%. 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 -36%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-2.888%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

-35.536%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-24.281%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-0.049

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

24.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESMA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-2.89 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.19
Q3: 65.16
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of ESMA (-2.89) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-35.54% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 3.4%
Med: 26.45%
Q3: 54.82%
Watch

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ESMA (-35.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.05 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.94 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ESMA (-0.05) 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 223.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

223.178

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-1.613

Liquidity indicators evolution
ESMA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
223.18 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 84.75
Med: 160.06
Q3: 232.57
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ESMA (223.18) 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
-1.61x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Watch

In 2017, the interest coverage of ESMA (-1.6x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 195 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. The gap of 117 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-148 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-2 477 005 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

195 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

78 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

19 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-148 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESMA

Positioning of ESMA in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of ESMA is estimated at 1 538 027 € (range 940 332€ - 2 424 242€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
56 tx
940k€ 1538k€ 2424k€
1 538 027 € Range: 940 332€ - 2 424 242€
Section année 2017 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
6 013 754 € × 0.26x = 1 538 028 €
Range: 940 333€ - 2 424 243€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 ESMA

What is the revenue of ESMA ?

The revenue of ESMA in 2017 is 6.0 M€.

Is ESMA profitable?

ESMA recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ESMA ?

The headquarters of ESMA is located in MAUGUIO (34130), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of ESMA ?

The tax return of ESMA 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 ESMA operate?

ESMA operates in the sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel (NAF code 85.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.