TEXPLAINED : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TEXPLAINED is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in VALBONNE (06560), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 524 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 - TEXPLAINED (SIREN 790851604)
Indicator 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 523 918 € 612 126 € 362 158 €
Net income -10 447 € 30 423 € 180 327 €
EBITDA 112 455 € 25 224 € 95 644 €
Net margin -2.0% 5.0% 49.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, TEXPLAINED achieves revenue of 524 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.1%. Significant drop of -14% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 524 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 112 k€, representing 21.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +17.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -10 k€ (-2.0% 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

523 918 €

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

523 918 €

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

112 455 €

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

-113 829 €

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

-10 447 €

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

18.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 332%. 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 52%. 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 2.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 42.0% 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 (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

331.879%

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

51.635%

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

41.958%

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

2.932

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

67.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
331.88 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.02
Q3: 54.02
Watch

In 2020, the debt ratio of TEXPLAINED (331.88) 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
51.63% 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 5.98%
Med: 31.14%
Q3: 57.5%
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of TEXPLAINED (51.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.93 years 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of TEXPLAINED (2.93) 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 303.54. 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 12.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

303.539

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

12.673

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
303.54 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 150.35
Med: 237.18
Q3: 412.61
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of TEXPLAINED (303.54) 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
12.67x 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.46x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of TEXPLAINED (12.7x) 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: 98 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-93 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-215%), freeing up cash.

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

-135 747 €

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

98 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

0 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

-93 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TEXPLAINED in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (27 transactions). This range of 63 730€ to 597 985€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
63k€ 176k€ 597k€
176 033 € Range: 63 730€ - 597 985€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 27 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 TEXPLAINED

What is the revenue of TEXPLAINED ?

The revenue of TEXPLAINED in 2020 is 524 k€.

Is TEXPLAINED profitable?

TEXPLAINED recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of TEXPLAINED ?

The headquarters of TEXPLAINED is located in VALBONNE (06560), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of TEXPLAINED ?

The tax return of TEXPLAINED 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 TEXPLAINED operate?

TEXPLAINED operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.