GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'architecture . Based in PARIS (75020), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.8 M€. 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 - GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE (SIREN 344033113)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 756 648 € 481 502 € 507 541 € 534 185 € 490 679 € 554 131 € 640 264 € 652 654 €
Net income 165 149 € 23 133 € 40 735 € 17 781 € 33 895 € 49 179 € 70 875 € 60 768 €
EBITDA 369 762 € 32 474 € 56 439 € 30 013 € 50 931 € 65 763 € 94 590 € 89 492 €
Net margin 2.9% 4.8% 8.0% 3.3% 6.9% 8.9% 11.1% 9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE achieves revenue of 5.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +1096% (482 k€ -> 5.8 M€). After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 4.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 370 k€, representing 6.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 165 k€, i.e. 2.9% 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

5 756 648 €

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

4 264 935 €

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

369 762 €

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

318 659 €

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

165 149 €

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

6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 78%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

77.598%

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

29.973%

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

3.31%

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

4.49

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

32.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
77.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.8
Med: 13.23
Q3: 46.49
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELL... (77.60) 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
29.97% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.87%
Med: 47.77%
Q3: 67.82%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELL... (30.0%) 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
4.49 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.15 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELL... (4.49) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 166.44. 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 16.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

166.437

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

16.125

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
166.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 169.57
Med: 265.68
Q3: 434.99
Watch -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELL... (166.44) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
16.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.16x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELL... (16.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 56 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 69 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +40897%, 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

1 104 989 €

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

54 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

73 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

56 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

69 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE 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 567 343€ to 1 079 561€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
567k€ 701k€ 1079k€
701 328 € Range: 567 343€ - 1 079 561€
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.
  • 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 GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE

What is the revenue of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE ?

The revenue of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE in 2024 is 5.8 M€.

Is GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE profitable?

Yes, GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE generated a net profit of 165 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE ?

The headquarters of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE is located in PARIS (75020), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE ?

The tax return of GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE 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 GROUPE D'ARCHITECTURE ELLIPSE operate?

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