IMAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IMAGE is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in NIMES (30900), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 771 k€. 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 - IMAGE (SIREN 394287510)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 770 572 € 729 566 € 734 894 €
Net income 9 800 € 1 843 € 74 248 €
EBITDA -72 779 € 7 673 € 96 489 €
Net margin 1.3% 0.3% 10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, IMAGE achieves revenue of 771 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Vs 2017: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 771 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -73 k€, representing -9.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -1049%, reducing margin by 10.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 10 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

770 572 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

770 572 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-72 779 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 253 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

9 800 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-9.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.607%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

27.479%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

-8.657%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

-0.002

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

9.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.61 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.6
Q3: 42.38
Good -47 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of IMAGE (0.61) 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
27.48% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.07%
Med: 32.22%
Q3: 60.74%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of IMAGE (27.5%) 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
-0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Excellent -47 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of IMAGE (-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 127.08. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

127.075

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-1.647

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
127.08 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 126.94
Med: 209.82
Q3: 365.84
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of IMAGE (127.08) 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
-1.65x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.57x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of IMAGE (-1.6x) 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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

47 752 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

59 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of IMAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of IMAGE is estimated at 176 772 € (range 59 431€ - 385 374€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2018
134 transactions
59k€ 176k€ 385k€
176 772 € Range: 59 431€ - 385 374€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
770 572 € × 0.36x
Estimation 275 432 €
91 895€ - 538 522€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 800 € × 2.9x
Estimation 28 782 €
10 738€ - 155 654€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 IMAGE

What is the revenue of IMAGE ?

The revenue of IMAGE in 2018 is 771 k€.

Is IMAGE profitable?

Yes, IMAGE generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of IMAGE ?

The headquarters of IMAGE is located in NIMES (30900), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of IMAGE ?

The tax return of IMAGE 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 IMAGE operate?

IMAGE operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.