ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles. Based in LYON (69006), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 870 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 - ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (SIREN 378213110)
Indicator 2022 2021 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 869 989 € 758 701 € N/C N/C 895 146 €
Net income 9 402 € 44 926 € 27 110 € 44 736 € 12 713 €
EBITDA 32 937 € 65 305 € N/C N/C 11 715 €
Net margin 1.1% 5.9% N/C N/C 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN achieves revenue of 870 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.5%). Vs 2021, growth of +15% (759 k€ -> 870 k€). After deducting consumption (563 k€), gross margin stands at 307 k€, i.e. a rate of 35%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 3.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+15%), EBITDA varies by -50%, reducing margin by 4.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 9 k€, i.e. 1.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

869 989 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

306 885 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

32 937 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 414 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

9 402 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 56%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

56.44%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

27.3%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

3.748%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

2.269

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

24.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
56.44 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 3.01
Med: 33.75
Q3: 108.56
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (56.44) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
27.3% 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 11.03%
Med: 27.57%
Q3: 46.91%
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (27.3%) 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
2.27 years 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.76 years
Q3: 2.91 years
Average +12 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (2.27) 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 150.62. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

150.621

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

1.23

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
150.62 2022
2018
2021
2022
Q1: 113.85
Med: 155.36
Q3: 239.66
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (150.62) 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
1.23x 2022
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.99x
Q3: 3.87x
Good +24 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN (1.2x) 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: 25 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 53 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 40 days of revenue, i.e. 96 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +20286%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

95 768 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

25 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

53 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN

Positioning of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de meubles

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN is estimated at 116 154 € (range 50 170€ - 194 316€). With an EBITDA of 32 937€, the sector multiple of 2.4x 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
61 tx
50k€ 116k€ 194k€
116 154 € Range: 50 170€ - 194 316€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 937 € × 2.4x
Estimation 78 662 €
27 072€ - 164 838€
Revenue Multiple 30%
869 989 € × 0.27x
Estimation 234 593 €
114 127€ - 330 754€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 402 € × 3.4x
Estimation 32 230 €
11 985€ - 63 353€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN

What is the revenue of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN ?

The revenue of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN in 2022 is 870 k€.

Is ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN profitable?

Yes, ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN generated a net profit of 9 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN ?

The headquarters of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN ?

The tax return of ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN 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 ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN operate?

ESPACE CONTEMPORAIN operates in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles (NAF code 47.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.