EXPLORE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPLORE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in CARQUEFOU (44470), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.9 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 - EXPLORE (SIREN 518891395)
Indicator 2024 2024 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 14 920 897 € 14 353 295 € 7 512 779 € 12 381 697 € 10 457 984 €
Net income 1 090 955 € -655 941 € 279 186 € 889 788 € 845 319 €
EBITDA 1 540 376 € -808 571 € 748 858 € 1 694 063 € 1 238 561 €
Net margin 7.3% -4.6% 3.7% 7.2% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EXPLORE achieves revenue of 14.9 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2024: +4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 14.9 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 1.5 M€, representing 10.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 7.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

14 920 897 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

14 920 897 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

1 540 376 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

731 246 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 090 955 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.3%

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Liabilities

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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 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 12.6% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

15.623%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

12.577%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

19.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
EXPLORE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2019
2024
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.02
Q3: 34.22
Excellent -37 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EXPLORE (0.00) 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
15.62% 2024
2019
2024
2024
Q1: 12.11%
Med: 39.42%
Q3: 65.91%
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EXPLORE (15.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2019
2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.41 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EXPLORE (0.00) 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 170.21. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

170.209

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.001

Liquidity indicators evolution
EXPLORE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
170.21 2024
2019
2024
2024
Q1: 138.9
Med: 219.42
Q3: 420.98
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EXPLORE (170.21) 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
0.0x 2024
2019
2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.73x
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of EXPLORE (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: 78 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. The gap of 35 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-28 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +28%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-1 155 922 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

78 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

43 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EXPLORE

Positioning of EXPLORE in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EXPLORE is estimated at 3 610 002 € (range 1 340 554€ - 7 886 719€). With an EBITDA of 1 540 376€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
107 transactions
1340k€ 3610k€ 7886k€
3 610 002 € Range: 1 340 554€ - 7 886 719€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 540 376 € × 2.6x
Estimation 3 987 512 €
1 456 868€ - 9 134 727€
Revenue Multiple 30%
14 920 897 € × 0.23x
Estimation 3 371 164 €
1 388 075€ - 5 862 963€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 090 955 € × 2.8x
Estimation 3 024 485 €
978 490€ - 7 802 335€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 EXPLORE

What is the revenue of EXPLORE ?

The revenue of EXPLORE in 2024 is 14.9 M€.

Is EXPLORE profitable?

Yes, EXPLORE generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EXPLORE ?

The headquarters of EXPLORE is located in CARQUEFOU (44470), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of EXPLORE ?

The tax return of EXPLORE 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 EXPLORE operate?

EXPLORE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.