NOUVELLE METHODE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NOUVELLE METHODE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments. Based in CLAMART (92140), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 604 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 - NOUVELLE METHODE (SIREN 490683992)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 603 843 € 608 309 € 601 540 € 639 903 € 648 013 €
Net income -14 235 € -6 168 € -49 860 € 14 630 € 18 893 €
EBITDA -11 167 € 1 961 € -49 538 € 21 208 € 10 974 €
Net margin -2.4% -1.0% -8.3% 2.3% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, NOUVELLE METHODE achieves revenue of 604 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.7%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (3 k€), gross margin stands at 601 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 -11 k€, representing -1.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -669%, reducing margin by 2.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -14 k€ (-2.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

603 843 €

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

601 131 €

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

-11 167 €

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

-13 714 €

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

-14 235 €

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

-1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 201%. 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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

201.3%

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

12.447%

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

-1.939%

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

-7.366

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

24.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
NOUVELLE METHODE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
201.3 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.05
Med: 14.48
Q3: 73.62
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of NOUVELLE METHODE (201.30) 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
12.45% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 7.3%
Med: 28.16%
Q3: 49.24%
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of NOUVELLE METHODE (12.4%) 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
-7.37 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.35 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of NOUVELLE METHODE (-7.37) 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 154.48. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

154.478

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

-0.573

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.48 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 125.46
Med: 175.72
Q3: 256.39
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of NOUVELLE METHODE (154.48) 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
-0.57x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.18x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of NOUVELLE METHODE (-0.6x) 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: 113 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. The gap of 37 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 44 days of revenue, i.e. 74 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.

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

74 412 €

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

113 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

76 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

10 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

44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NOUVELLE METHODE

Positioning of NOUVELLE METHODE in its sector

Comparison with sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 68 504€ to 205 681€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
68k€ 119k€ 205k€
119 099 € Range: 68 504€ - 205 681€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 NOUVELLE METHODE

What is the revenue of NOUVELLE METHODE ?

The revenue of NOUVELLE METHODE in 2020 is 604 k€.

Is NOUVELLE METHODE profitable?

NOUVELLE METHODE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of NOUVELLE METHODE ?

The headquarters of NOUVELLE METHODE is located in CLAMART (92140), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of NOUVELLE METHODE ?

The tax return of NOUVELLE METHODE 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 NOUVELLE METHODE operate?

NOUVELLE METHODE operates in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments (NAF code 81.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.