OCEAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OCEAN is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de nettoyage n.c.a.. Based in NIMES (30000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.2 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 - OCEAN (SIREN 429167190)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 25 225 653 € 24 342 221 € 21 536 137 € 18 268 515 € 15 321 699 € 16 158 890 € 16 277 982 € 15 495 766 € 14 666 621 €
Net income 655 025 € 752 062 € 770 509 € 651 092 € 672 477 € 632 041 € 1 172 137 € 1 042 072 € 899 834 €
EBITDA 1 542 315 € 1 361 448 € 1 465 361 € 1 389 267 € 1 313 144 € 1 166 913 € 1 985 254 € 1 789 326 € 1 560 468 €
Net margin 2.6% 3.1% 3.6% 3.6% 4.4% 3.9% 7.2% 6.7% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, OCEAN achieves revenue of 25.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.0%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (12 k€), gross margin stands at 25.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 6.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 655 k€, i.e. 2.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

25 225 653 €

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

25 213 803 €

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

1 542 315 €

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

1 090 331 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

655 025 €

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

6.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 103%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.5% 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

103.395%

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

23.649%

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

4.5%

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

1.871

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

33.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
OCEAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
103.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 16.49
Q3: 70.96
Watch +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of OCEAN (103.39) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
23.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.16%
Med: 29.22%
Q3: 53.78%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of OCEAN (23.6%) 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
1.87 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 1.9 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of OCEAN (1.87) 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 136.46. 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 3.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

136.462

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

3.249

Liquidity indicators evolution
OCEAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.25
Med: 200.11
Q3: 372.45
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of OCEAN (136.46) 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
3.25x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 3.42x
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of OCEAN (3.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +53%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 928 753 €

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

48 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

47 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

0 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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OCEAN

Positioning of OCEAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de nettoyage n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 2 310 647€ to 6 871 397€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2310k€ 3407k€ 6871k€
3 407 166 € Range: 2 310 647€ - 6 871 397€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 OCEAN

What is the revenue of OCEAN ?

The revenue of OCEAN in 2024 is 25.2 M€.

Is OCEAN profitable?

Yes, OCEAN generated a net profit of 655 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of OCEAN ?

The headquarters of OCEAN is located in NIMES (30000), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of OCEAN ?

The tax return of OCEAN 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 OCEAN operate?

OCEAN operates in the sector Autres activités de nettoyage n.c.a. (NAF code 81.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.