L'ART EN DIRECT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ART EN DIRECT is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 237 k€. 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 - L'ART EN DIRECT (SIREN 529251134)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 236 584 € 346 495 € 386 561 € 754 073 € 761 441 € 734 260 €
Net income 22 202 € 1 643 € -5 339 € 1 706 € 57 771 € -16 023 €
EBITDA 26 525 € 4 582 € -8 573 € 2 456 € 58 527 € 5 239 €
Net margin 9.4% 0.5% -1.4% 0.2% 7.6% -2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, L'ART EN DIRECT achieves revenue of 237 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2020 (CAGR: -20.3%). Significant drop of -32% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 232 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 11.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.9 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 22 k€, i.e. 9.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

236 584 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

232 224 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

26 525 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

23 346 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

22 202 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 156%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 10.4% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

156.103%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

17.729%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

10.426%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

3.138

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

71.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
L'ART EN DIRECT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
156.1 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.22
Q3: 92.05
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of L'ART EN DIRECT (156.10) 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
17.73% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.12%
Med: 23.9%
Q3: 55.17%
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of L'ART EN DIRECT (17.7%) 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
3.14 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.7 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.25 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of L'ART EN DIRECT (3.14) 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 181.61. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

181.607

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.136

Liquidity indicators evolution
L'ART EN DIRECT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
181.61 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 113.62
Med: 203.5
Q3: 408.19
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of L'ART EN DIRECT (181.61) 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
0.14x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.13x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of L'ART EN DIRECT (0.1x) 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: 25 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 225 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 200 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 56 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

56 449 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

25 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

225 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
L'ART EN DIRECT

Positioning of L'ART EN DIRECT in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L'ART EN DIRECT is estimated at 76 870 € (range 33 230€ - 198 812€). With an EBITDA of 26 525€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
63 tx
33k€ 76k€ 198k€
76 870 € Range: 33 230€ - 198 812€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
26 525 € × 1.6x
Estimation 41 433 €
19 659€ - 163 997€
Revenue Multiple 30%
236 584 € × 0.68x
Estimation 160 971 €
61 359€ - 299 263€
Net Income Multiple 20%
22 202 € × 1.8x
Estimation 39 315 €
24 966€ - 135 175€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 L'ART EN DIRECT

What is the revenue of L'ART EN DIRECT ?

The revenue of L'ART EN DIRECT in 2020 is 237 k€.

Is L'ART EN DIRECT profitable?

Yes, L'ART EN DIRECT generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of L'ART EN DIRECT ?

The headquarters of L'ART EN DIRECT is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of L'ART EN DIRECT ?

The tax return of L'ART EN DIRECT 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 L'ART EN DIRECT operate?

L'ART EN DIRECT operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.