WAY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WAY is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in CARNOUX-EN-PROVENCE (13470), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 25 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - WAY (SIREN 879264158)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 25 277 € 68 543 € 109 958 € 25 005 € 12 957 €
Net income 56 860 € 103 264 € 75 483 € 46 635 € 71 087 €
EBITDA -3 736 € 9 834 € 9 057 € -731 € -6 777 €
Net margin 224.9% 150.7% 68.6% 186.5% 548.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WAY achieves revenue of 25 k€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.2%. Significant drop of -63% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 19 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 -4 k€, representing -14.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-63%), EBITDA varies by -138%, reducing margin by 29.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 57 k€, i.e. 224.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

25 277 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

19 062 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-3 736 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-12 192 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

56 860 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-14.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 259.3% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

18.331%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

13.616%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

259.251%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.982

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

70.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
WAY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.33 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.28
Q3: 92.71
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of WAY (18.33) 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
13.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.63%
Med: 48.43%
Q3: 87.31%
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WAY (13.6%) 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
0.98 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WAY (0.98) 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 121.16. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

121.155

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-25.375

Liquidity indicators evolution
WAY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
121.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.71
Med: 472.45
Q3: 3122.85
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WAY (121.16) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-25.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.11x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of WAY (-25.4x) 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: 142 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 184 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 42 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-727 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-51 077 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

142 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

184 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-727 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
WAY

Positioning of WAY in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of WAY is estimated at 172 723 € (range 50 118€ - 345 892€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (conservative valuation). 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 2024
62 tx
50k€ 172k€ 345k€
172 723 € Range: 50 118€ - 345 892€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
25 277 € × 0.30x
Estimation 7 695 €
3 981€ - 21 425€
Net Income Multiple 20%
56 860 € × 7.4x
Estimation 420 267 €
119 325€ - 832 593€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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 WAY

What is the revenue of WAY ?

The revenue of WAY in 2024 is 25 k€.

Is WAY profitable?

Yes, WAY generated a net profit of 57 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WAY ?

The headquarters of WAY is located in CARNOUX-EN-PROVENCE (13470), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of WAY ?

The tax return of WAY 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 WAY operate?

WAY operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.