L'ATELIER DU COURRIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L'ATELIER DU COURRIER is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in ANTONY (92160), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.1 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 - L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (SIREN 792103467)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2017 2016
Revenue 2 061 773 € 1 895 639 € N/C N/C 1 519 247 € 582 923 € 1 477 901 €
Net income 29 178 € 3 884 € 42 529 € 75 177 € 42 974 € 8 868 € 125 501 €
EBITDA 92 923 € 142 289 € N/C N/C 82 188 € 32 626 € 199 048 €
Net margin 1.4% 0.2% N/C N/C 2.8% 1.5% 8.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, L'ATELIER DU COURRIER achieves revenue of 2.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2020: +9%. After deducting consumption (72 k€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 93 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -35%, reducing margin by 3.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 061 773 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 990 161 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

92 923 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

67 198 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

29 178 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1042%. 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 3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 43.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1042.32%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

3.071%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

0.958%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

43.928

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

60.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1042.32 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.21
Q3: 69.03
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (1042.32) 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
3.07% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.21%
Med: 33.6%
Q3: 66.27%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (3.1%) 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
43.93 years 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.51 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (43.93) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 130.36. 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 17.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

130.36

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

17.779

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.36 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 120.14
Med: 209.97
Q3: 475.96
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (130.36) 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
17.78x 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.56x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER (17.8x) 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: 160 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 261 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 101 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 241 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +108%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 380 543 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

160 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

261 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

241 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER is estimated at 465 252 € (range 183 614€ - 861 524€). With an EBITDA of 92 923€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. 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 2021
131 transactions
183k€ 465k€ 861k€
465 252 € Range: 183 614€ - 861 524€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
92 923 € × 4.8x
Estimation 450 659 €
135 321€ - 775 270€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 061 773 € × 0.36x
Estimation 735 255 €
367 222€ - 1 389 764€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 178 € × 3.3x
Estimation 96 731 €
28 938€ - 284 802€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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'ATELIER DU COURRIER

What is the revenue of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER ?

The revenue of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER in 2021 is 2.1 M€.

Is L'ATELIER DU COURRIER profitable?

Yes, L'ATELIER DU COURRIER generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER ?

The headquarters of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER is located in ANTONY (92160), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER ?

The tax return of L'ATELIER DU COURRIER 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'ATELIER DU COURRIER operate?

L'ATELIER DU COURRIER operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.