WAVE TOUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WAVE TOUR is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement de disciplines sportives et d'activités de loisirs. Based in SEIGNOSSE (40510), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 496 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 - WAVE TOUR (SIREN 418273058)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 495 945 € 491 198 € 530 375 € 346 498 € 318 166 € 288 703 € 299 810 € 235 200 €
Net income 34 594 € 25 711 € 167 133 € 61 108 € 28 537 € 16 040 € 7 534 € 19 026 €
EBITDA 98 399 € 100 360 € 232 429 € 108 952 € 61 844 € 45 017 € 32 514 € 34 295 €
Net margin 7.0% 5.2% 31.5% 17.6% 9.0% 5.6% 2.5% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, WAVE TOUR achieves revenue of 496 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.2%. Vs 2022: +1%. After deducting consumption (789 €), gross margin stands at 495 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 98 k€, representing 19.8% 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 35 k€, i.e. 7.0% 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

495 945 €

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

495 156 €

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

98 399 €

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

36 916 €

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

34 594 €

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

19.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.6% 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

33.346%

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

20.926%

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

20.633%

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

0.591

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

31.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.35 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.52
Q3: 106.92
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of WAVE TOUR (33.35) 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
20.93% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.95%
Med: 20.85%
Q3: 53.03%
Good +24 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of WAVE TOUR (20.9%) 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
0.59 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of WAVE TOUR (0.59) 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 467.66. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

467.663

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

1.536

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
467.66 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 98.81
Med: 196.82
Q3: 418.81
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of WAVE TOUR (467.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
1.54x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.26x
Excellent +22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of WAVE TOUR (1.5x) 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: 10 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. WCR is negative (-3 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +93%, 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

-4 325 €

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

10 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

12 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

-3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of WAVE TOUR in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement de disciplines sportives et d'activités de loisirs

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 200 127€ to 736 260€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
200k€ 387k€ 736k€
387 101 € Range: 200 127€ - 736 260€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 WAVE TOUR

What is the revenue of WAVE TOUR ?

The revenue of WAVE TOUR in 2023 is 496 k€.

Is WAVE TOUR profitable?

Yes, WAVE TOUR generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of WAVE TOUR ?

The headquarters of WAVE TOUR is located in SEIGNOSSE (40510), in the department Landes.

Where to find the tax return of WAVE TOUR ?

The tax return of WAVE TOUR 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 WAVE TOUR operate?

WAVE TOUR operates in the sector Enseignement de disciplines sportives et d'activités de loisirs (NAF code 85.51Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.