RETURN ON EQUITY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RETURN ON EQUITY is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des marchands de biens immobiliers. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.0 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 - RETURN ON EQUITY (SIREN 824390777)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 1 045 838 € 808 561 € 773 678 €
Net income 181 323 € 67 708 € 61 200 €
EBITDA 227 198 € 79 040 € 202 487 €
Net margin 17.3% 8.4% 7.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, RETURN ON EQUITY achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Over the period 2020-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.3%. Vs 2021, growth of +29% (809 k€ -> 1.0 M€). After deducting consumption (794 k€), gross margin stands at 251 k€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 227 k€, representing 21.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 181 k€, i.e. 17.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 045 838 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

251 338 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

227 198 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

177 013 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

181 323 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

21.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 79%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.1% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

18.524%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

78.902%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

22.136%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.37

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

4.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.52 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.48
Q3: 282.47
Good -31 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of RETURN ON EQUITY (18.52) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
78.9% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51%
Med: 24.67%
Q3: 68.95%
Excellent +42 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of RETURN ON EQUITY (78.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.37 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -5.45 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.98 years
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of RETURN ON EQUITY (0.37) 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 1158.43. 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 2.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

1158.426

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

2.023

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1158.43 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 150.23
Med: 466.6
Q3: 2295.26
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of RETURN ON EQUITY (1158.43) 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
2.02x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -2.12x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.45x
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of RETURN ON EQUITY (2.0x) 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. Inventory turnover is 93 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 310 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-82%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

309 861 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

93 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RETURN ON EQUITY in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des marchands de biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 366 035€ to 1 857 069€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
366k€ 1210k€ 1857k€
1 210 771 € Range: 366 035€ - 1 857 069€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 RETURN ON EQUITY

What is the revenue of RETURN ON EQUITY ?

The revenue of RETURN ON EQUITY in 2022 is 1.0 M€.

Is RETURN ON EQUITY profitable?

Yes, RETURN ON EQUITY generated a net profit of 181 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of RETURN ON EQUITY ?

The headquarters of RETURN ON EQUITY is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of RETURN ON EQUITY ?

The tax return of RETURN ON EQUITY 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 RETURN ON EQUITY operate?

RETURN ON EQUITY operates in the sector Activités des marchands de biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.