WAYPOINT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WAYPOINT is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in LA JARNE (17220), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 39 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 - WAYPOINT (SIREN 422148353)
Indicator 2024 2022 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 38 708 € 25 523 € 11 840 € 41 766 € 62 119 €
Net income 15 507 € -2 669 € 149 € -2 188 € 4 161 €
EBITDA 16 381 € 28 609 € 617 € -2 170 € 4 161 €
Net margin 40.1% -10.5% 1.3% -5.2% 6.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WAYPOINT achieves revenue of 39 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2024 (CAGR: -7.6%). Vs 2022, growth of +52% (26 k€ -> 39 k€). After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 34 k€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 42.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+52%), EBITDA varies by -43%, reducing margin by 69.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 16 k€, i.e. 40.1% 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

38 708 €

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

34 148 €

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

16 381 €

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

15 507 €

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

15 507 €

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

42.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 80%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 42.3% 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

20.07%

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

79.928%

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

42.319%

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

0.317

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

12.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
WAYPOINT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.07 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.61
Q3: 47.03
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of WAYPOINT (20.07) 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
79.93% 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 6.21%
Med: 32.46%
Q3: 67.88%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WAYPOINT (79.9%) 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
0.32 years 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.29 years
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WAYPOINT (0.32) 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 2036.27. 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

2036.273

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
WAYPOINT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2036.27 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 120.11
Med: 218.14
Q3: 571.7
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WAYPOINT (2036.27) 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
0.0x 2024
2020
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.61x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of WAYPOINT (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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance.

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

5 869 €

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

40 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

19 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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
WAYPOINT

Positioning of WAYPOINT in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of WAYPOINT is estimated at 54 145 € (range 17 071€ - 106 434€). With an EBITDA of 16 381€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
131 transactions
17k€ 54k€ 106k€
54 145 € Range: 17 071€ - 106 434€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 381 € × 4.8x
Estimation 79 445 €
23 855€ - 136 669€
Revenue Multiple 30%
38 708 € × 0.36x
Estimation 13 804 €
6 894€ - 26 092€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 507 € × 3.3x
Estimation 51 409 €
15 380€ - 151 362€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 WAYPOINT

What is the revenue of WAYPOINT ?

The revenue of WAYPOINT in 2024 is 39 k€.

Is WAYPOINT profitable?

Yes, WAYPOINT generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WAYPOINT ?

The headquarters of WAYPOINT is located in LA JARNE (17220), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of WAYPOINT ?

The tax return of WAYPOINT 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 WAYPOINT operate?

WAYPOINT operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.