OPENCLASSROOMS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OPENCLASSROOMS is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 62.8 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 - OPENCLASSROOMS (SIREN 493861363)
Indicator 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 62 753 429 € 72 825 323 € 17 229 294 € 14 713 048 € 7 137 723 € 3 359 730 € 2 190 032 € 1 382 959 €
Net income -9 288 140 € -28 574 511 € -14 355 292 € -6 342 834 € -3 038 311 € -1 313 669 € -772 133 € -770 519 €
EBITDA -7 107 245 € -15 783 122 € -13 147 738 € -5 651 116 € -2 532 244 € -1 329 353 € -843 824 € -567 716 €
Net margin -14.8% -39.2% -83.3% -43.1% -42.6% -39.1% -35.3% -55.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, OPENCLASSROOMS achieves revenue of 62.8 M€. Over the period 2014-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +52.8%. Significant drop of -14% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 62.8 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 -7.1 M€, representing -11.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -9.3 M€ (-14.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

62 753 429 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

62 753 429 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-7 107 245 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-7 888 160 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-9 288 140 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-11.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 435%. 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

434.792%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

11.575%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-18.823%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-2.092

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

17.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
OPENCLASSROOMS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
434.79 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.62
Q3: 37.96
Watch +40 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of OPENCLASSROOMS (434.79) 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
11.57% 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 1.77%
Med: 30.93%
Q3: 61.22%
Average -42 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of OPENCLASSROOMS (11.6%) 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
-2.09 years 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of OPENCLASSROOMS (-2.09) 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 312.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

312.685

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-30.483

Liquidity indicators evolution
OPENCLASSROOMS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
312.69 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 129.96
Med: 228.25
Q3: 426.41
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of OPENCLASSROOMS (312.69) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-30.48x 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of OPENCLASSROOMS (-30.5x) 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: 104 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. The gap of 63 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 65 days of revenue, i.e. 11.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2023, WCR increased by +10073%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

11 312 561 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

104 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

41 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

65 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OPENCLASSROOMS

Positioning of OPENCLASSROOMS in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of OPENCLASSROOMS is estimated at 22 430 514 € (range 7 483 665€ - 43 855 864€). 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 2023
134 transactions
7483k€ 22430k€ 43855k€
22 430 514 € Range: 7 483 665€ - 43 855 864€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
62 753 429 € × 0.36x = 22 430 514 €
Range: 7 483 666€ - 43 855 864€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 OPENCLASSROOMS

What is the revenue of OPENCLASSROOMS ?

The revenue of OPENCLASSROOMS in 2023 is 62.8 M€.

Is OPENCLASSROOMS profitable?

OPENCLASSROOMS recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of OPENCLASSROOMS ?

The headquarters of OPENCLASSROOMS is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of OPENCLASSROOMS ?

The tax return of OPENCLASSROOMS 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 OPENCLASSROOMS operate?

OPENCLASSROOMS operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.