EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'architecture . Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.7 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 - EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (SIREN 482525490)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2017 2016
Revenue 1 712 647 € N/C N/C 3 186 555 € 2 159 454 €
Net income -313 956 € -57 994 € -475 867 € 921 592 € 179 332 €
EBITDA -302 341 € N/C N/C 596 182 € 257 550 €
Net margin -18.3% N/C N/C 28.9% 8.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.8%). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -302 k€, representing -17.7% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -314 k€ (-18.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

1 712 647 €

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

1 712 647 €

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

-302 341 €

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

-308 401 €

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

-313 956 €

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

-17.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 73%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

73.006%

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

38.457%

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

-17.695%

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

-1.323

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

14.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.01 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.88
Med: 18.14
Q3: 59.91
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (73.01) 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
38.46% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 20.9%
Med: 45.73%
Q3: 65.61%
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (38.5%) 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
-1.32 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (-1.32) 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 275.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

275.885

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

-1.866

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
275.88 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 169.66
Med: 259.01
Q3: 409.63
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (275.88) 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
-1.87x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.33x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE (-1.9x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 156 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The gap of 120 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 120 days of revenue, i.e. 571 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up cash.

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

570 654 €

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

156 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

36 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

0 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

120 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE

Positioning of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités d'architecture

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 302 254€ to 467 359€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
302k€ 370k€ 467k€
370 596 € Range: 302 254€ - 467 359€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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.
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This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

Similar companies (Activités d'architecture )

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Frequently asked questions about EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE

What is the revenue of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE ?

The revenue of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE in 2022 is 1.7 M€.

Is EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE profitable?

EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE ?

The headquarters of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE ?

The tax return of EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE 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 EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE operate?

EXPLORATIONS ARCHITECTURE operates in the sector Activités d'architecture (NAF code 71.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.