GAO COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GAO COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in ANNECY (74000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 4.1 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 - GAO COMMUNICATION (SIREN 333634616)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C 4 068 759 € 4 407 619 € 4 336 472 € 4 772 945 € 5 335 401 € 5 197 793 € 4 845 923 €
Net income 903 394 € 1 051 684 € 1 178 470 € 1 357 914 € 1 324 944 € 1 435 505 € 1 883 739 € 1 797 931 € 1 264 591 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 1 559 573 € 1 799 207 € 1 787 388 € 2 082 980 € 2 753 671 € 2 664 189 € 1 898 215 €
Net margin N/C N/C 29.0% 30.8% 30.6% 30.1% 35.3% 34.6% 26.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GAO COMMUNICATION generates positive net income of 903 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 1.3 M€ -> 903 k€.

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

903 394 €

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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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.132%

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

88.16%

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

50.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.82
Q3: 44.59
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of GAO COMMUNICATION (0.13) 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
88.16% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.69%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 59.15%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GAO COMMUNICATION (88.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Good

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GAO COMMUNICATION (0.00) 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 844.23. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

844.227

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
844.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 128.85
Med: 206.6
Q3: 363.72
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GAO COMMUNICATION (844.23) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.07x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.74x
Good

In 2022, the interest coverage of GAO COMMUNICATION (0.1x) 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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GAO COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GAO COMMUNICATION is estimated at 2 631 380 € (range 1 263 603€ - 9 900 633€). 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 2024
68 tx
1263k€ 2631k€ 9900k€
2 631 380 € Range: 1 263 603€ - 9 900 633€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
903 394 € × 2.9x = 2 631 381 €
Range: 1 263 604€ - 9 900 633€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 GAO COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of GAO COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of GAO COMMUNICATION in 2022 is 4.1 M€.

Is GAO COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, GAO COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 903 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GAO COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of GAO COMMUNICATION is located in ANNECY (74000), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of GAO COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of GAO COMMUNICATION 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 GAO COMMUNICATION operate?

GAO COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.