THE IDEAL COMPANY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE IDEAL COMPANY is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Agencement de lieux de vente. Based in SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE (78100), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 270 k€. 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 - THE IDEAL COMPANY (SIREN 452333347)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 270 027 € 165 828 € 168 337 € 331 599 € 237 387 € 242 840 €
Net income 47 670 € -37 745 € 4 809 € -5 342 € -3 982 € 4 553 €
EBITDA 52 328 € -38 569 € 5 012 € -3 650 € -1 998 € 6 772 €
Net margin 17.7% -22.8% 2.9% -1.6% -1.7% 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, THE IDEAL COMPANY achieves revenue of 270 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +1.8%). Vs 2021, growth of +63% (166 k€ -> 270 k€). After deducting consumption (67 k€), gross margin stands at 203 k€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 52 k€, representing 19.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +42.6 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 48 k€, i.e. 17.7% 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

270 027 €

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

203 343 €

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

52 328 €

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

50 863 €

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

47 670 €

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

19.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -9%. 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 -8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.1% 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

-8.684%

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

-7.965%

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

18.124%

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

0.009

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

51.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
THE IDEAL COMPANY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-8.68 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 2.0
Med: 29.34
Q3: 90.31
Excellent

In 2022, the debt ratio of THE IDEAL COMPANY (-8.68) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-7.96% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 14.06%
Med: 32.97%
Q3: 50.27%
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In 2022, the financial autonomy of THE IDEAL COMPANY (-8.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.42 years
Good -26 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of THE IDEAL COMPANY (0.01) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 82.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

82.223

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
THE IDEAL COMPANY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
82.22 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 149.82
Med: 206.86
Q3: 290.25
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In 2022, the liquidity ratio of THE IDEAL COMPANY (82.22) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 2.35x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of THE IDEAL COMPANY (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-54 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-308%), 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

-40 293 €

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

50 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

4 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

-54 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE IDEAL COMPANY

Positioning of THE IDEAL COMPANY in its sector

Comparison with sector Agencement de lieux de vente

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 24 761€ to 194 248€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
24k€ 57k€ 194k€
57 101 € Range: 24 761€ - 194 248€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 THE IDEAL COMPANY

What is the revenue of THE IDEAL COMPANY ?

The revenue of THE IDEAL COMPANY in 2022 is 270 k€.

Is THE IDEAL COMPANY profitable?

Yes, THE IDEAL COMPANY generated a net profit of 48 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of THE IDEAL COMPANY ?

The headquarters of THE IDEAL COMPANY is located in SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE (78100), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of THE IDEAL COMPANY ?

The tax return of THE IDEAL COMPANY 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 THE IDEAL COMPANY operate?

THE IDEAL COMPANY operates in the sector Agencement de lieux de vente (NAF code 43.32C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.