IPS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IPS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in AUBAGNE (13400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.0 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 - IPS (SIREN 498788249)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020
Revenue 6 983 592 € 8 041 821 € 8 292 404 € 8 769 126 €
Net income 0 € 0 € 0 € 401 702 €
EBITDA 255 129 € -37 443 € 46 591 € 430 938 €
Net margin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, IPS achieves revenue of 7.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2020-2024 (CAGR: -5.5%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 6.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 255 k€, representing 3.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

6 983 592 €

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

5 953 219 €

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

255 129 €

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

218 630 €

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

3.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 320.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.0% 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

53.205%

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

16.414%

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

0.014%

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

320.286

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.2 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.58
Med: 27.89
Q3: 74.75
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of IPS (53.20) 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
16.41% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.64%
Med: 35.66%
Q3: 54.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of IPS (16.4%) 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
320.29 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.46 years
Q3: 1.7 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of IPS (320.29) 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 126.24. 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

126.243

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.1
Med: 188.62
Q3: 299.59
Watch -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of IPS (126.24) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.69x
Q3: 3.72x
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of IPS (0.0x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 139 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 66 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 76 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

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

1 479 195 €

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

73 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

139 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

3 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

76 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of IPS in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of IPS is estimated at 1 365 065 € (range 617 364€ - 2 119 539€). With an EBITDA of 255 129€, the sector multiple of 2.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
125 transactions
617k€ 1365k€ 2119k€
1 365 065 € Range: 617 364€ - 2 119 539€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
255 129 € × 2.8x
Estimation 707 643 €
229 461€ - 1 295 924€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 983 592 € × 0.35x
Estimation 2 460 769 €
1 263 871€ - 3 492 233€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 IPS

What is the revenue of IPS ?

The revenue of IPS in 2024 is 7.0 M€.

Is IPS profitable?

Yes, IPS generated a net profit of 402 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of IPS ?

The headquarters of IPS is located in AUBAGNE (13400), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of IPS ?

The tax return of IPS 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 IPS operate?

IPS operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.