RAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RAS is a French company founded 57 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in LYON (69009), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 40.9 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 - RAS (SIREN 969508563)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2016 2015
Revenue 40 878 286 € 37 064 223 € 30 618 509 € 10 038 751 € 8 393 119 €
Net income 5 203 267 € 7 927 449 € 3 781 231 € 1 328 390 € 913 835 €
EBITDA 15 297 564 € 13 729 766 € 10 680 957 € 2 074 056 € 1 788 752 €
Net margin 12.7% 21.4% 12.3% 13.2% 10.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, RAS achieves revenue of 40.9 M€. Over the period 2015-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.9%. Vs 2022, growth of +10% (37.1 M€ -> 40.9 M€). After deducting consumption (-10 k€), gross margin stands at 40.9 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 15.3 M€, representing 37.4% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.2 M€, i.e. 12.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

40 878 286 €

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

40 887 979 €

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

15 297 564 €

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

12 388 325 €

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

5 203 267 €

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

37.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 318%. 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 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 19.9% 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 (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

317.551%

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

21.047%

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

19.925%

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

9.623

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

51.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
RAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
317.55 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.69
Q3: 101.54
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of RAS (317.55) 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
21.05% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.34%
Q3: 84.19%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of RAS (21.1%) 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
9.62 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of RAS (9.62) 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 563.53. 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 46.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

563.534

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

46.084

Liquidity indicators evolution
RAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
563.53 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.3
Med: 414.17
Q3: 1926.34
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of RAS (563.53) 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
46.08x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of RAS (46.1x) 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: 175 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. The gap of 100 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 271 days of revenue, i.e. 30.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2023, WCR increased by +394%, 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

30 793 613 €

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

175 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

75 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

271 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RAS

Positioning of RAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of RAS is estimated at 44 187 146 € (range 21 743 212€ - 77 485 327€). With an EBITDA of 15 297 564€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (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 2023
89 tx
21743k€ 44187k€ 77485k€
44 187 146 € Range: 21 743 212€ - 77 485 327€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 297 564 € × 4.0x
Estimation 61 515 626 €
31 555 743€ - 99 894 202€
Revenue Multiple 30%
40 878 286 € × 0.52x
Estimation 21 402 972 €
8 755 329€ - 37 931 233€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 203 267 € × 6.7x
Estimation 35 042 206 €
16 693 713€ - 80 794 279€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 RAS

What is the revenue of RAS ?

The revenue of RAS in 2023 is 40.9 M€.

Is RAS profitable?

Yes, RAS generated a net profit of 5.2 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of RAS ?

The headquarters of RAS is located in LYON (69009), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of RAS ?

The tax return of RAS 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 RAS operate?

RAS operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.