HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 2.6 M€. 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

Historique financier - HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (SIREN 524854791)
Kennzahl 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Umsatz 2 648 489 € 2 369 307 € 2 160 629 € 2 706 209 € 2 853 914 € 1 873 166 € 2 853 992 €
Nettoergebnis 149 658 € 200 938 € 71 684 € 116 093 € 108 420 € -279 € 120 172 €
EBITDA 202 552 € 277 692 € 132 441 € 167 839 € 154 285 € 1 584 € 163 064 €
Nettomarge 5.7% 8.5% 3.3% 4.3% 3.8% -0.0% 4.2%

Umsatz und Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung

In 2022, HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.2%). Vs 2021, growth of +12% (2.4 M€ -> 2.6 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 203 k€, representing 7.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+12%), EBITDA varies by -27%, reducing margin by 4.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 150 k€, i.e. 5.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Umsatz (2022) ?
Umsatz
Definition
Gesamtbetrag der Verkäufe von Waren und Dienstleistungen des Unternehmens.
Formel
Warenverkäufe + Verkaufte Produktion

2 648 489 €

Bruttomarge (2022) ?
Bruttomarge
Definition
Differenz zwischen Umsatz und Wareneinsatz.
Formel
Umsatz - Wareneinsatz

2 648 489 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
EBITDA (Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibungen)
Definition
Ressource générée par l'activité courante, avant amortissements et charges financières.
Formel
Wertschöpfung - Personalkosten - Steuern
Interpretation
Positiv = rentable Tätigkeit

202 552 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Betriebsergebnis)
Definition
Betriebsergebnis, einschließlich Abschreibungen und Rückstellungen.
Formel
EBITDA - Abschreibungen und Rückstellungen + Auflösungen

201 396 €

Nettoergebnis (2022) ?
Nettoergebnis
Definition
Bénéfice ou perte après toutes les charges, y compris impôts et éléments exceptionnels.
Formel
Ordentliches Ergebnis + Außerordentliches Ergebnis - Ertragsteuern

149 658 €

EBITDA-Marge (2022) ?
EBITDA-Marge
Definition
Misst die operative Rentabilität des Unternehmens.
Formel
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Gute Rentabilität
5-10% : Durchschnitt
< 5% : Faible

7.6%

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Solvenz- und Verschuldungskennzahlen

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 5.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Verschuldungsgrad (2022) ?
Verschuldungsgrad
Definition
Misst das Verhältnis von Schulden zu Eigenkapital.
Formel
(Finanzschulden / Eigenkapital) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Faible
50-100% : Moderat
> 100% : Hoch

0.092%

Finanzielle Autonomie (2022) ?
Finanzielle Autonomie
Definition
Anteil des Eigenkapitals an der Gesamtfinanzierung.
Formel
(Eigenkapital / Bilanzsumme) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Gute Autonomie
20-30% : Durchschnitt
< 20% : Faible

23.989%

Cashflow / Umsatz (2022) ?
Cashflow / Umsatz
Definition
Capacité d'autofinancement rapportée au chiffre d'affaires.
Formel
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
Je höher das Verhältnis, desto mehr Liquidität generiert das Unternehmen

5.759%

Rückzahlungsfähigkeit (2022) ?
Rückzahlungsfähigkeit
Definition
Anzahl der Jahre zur Schuldenrückzahlung mit dem Cashflow.
Formel
Dettes financières / CAF
Interpretation
< 3 Jahre : Ausgezeichnet
3-5 Jahre : Angemessen
> 5 Jahre : Attention

0.0

Anlagenaltersquote (2022) ?
Anlagenaltersquote
Definition
Misst den Abnutzungsgrad des Sachanlagevermögens.
Formel
Kumulierte Abschreibungen / Bruttoanlagevermögen x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Neue Anlagen
50-70% : Normale Abnutzung
> 70% : Alternde Anlagen

13.0%

Entwicklung der Solvenzkennzahlen
HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE

Positionnement sectoriel

Debt ratio
0.09 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Méd: 4.27
Q3: 46.69
Good -50 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2022, the debt ratio of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (0.09) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
23.99% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 12.66%
Méd: 38.61%
Q3: 58.91%
Average -11 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2022, the financial autonomy of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (24.0%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Méd: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.34 years
Excellent -50 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2022, the repayment capacity of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquiditätskennzahlen

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 193.11. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquiditätsquote (2022) ?
Liquiditätsquote
Definition
Fähigkeit, kurzfristige Schulden mit dem Umlaufvermögen zu decken.
Formel
Umlaufvermögen / Kurzfristige Verbindlichkeiten
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Sehr gut
1-1.5 : Angemessen
< 1 : Risque de liquidité

193.11

Zinsdeckung (2022) ?
Zinsdeckung
Definition
Fähigkeit, Zinsaufwendungen mit dem Betriebsergebnis zu decken.
Formel
EBIT / Zinsaufwendungen
Interpretation
> 3 : Komfortabel
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risiko

1.327

Entwicklung der Liquiditätskennzahlen
HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE

Positionnement sectoriel

Liquidity ratio
193.11 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 138.9
Méd: 226.31
Q3: 370.69
Average -26 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (193.11) 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
1.33x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Méd: 0.0x
Q3: 2.23x
Good -10 pts über 3 Jahre

In 2022, the interest coverage of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE (1.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Umlaufvermögensbedarf und Zahlungsfristen

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: 97 days. The gap of 45 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 716 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +56%, requiring additional financing.

Operatives Working Capital (2022) ?
Operatives Working Capital
Definition
Besoin de financement généré par le cycle d'exploitation (stocks + créances - dettes fournisseurs).
Formel
Stocks + Créances clients - Dettes fournisseurs
Interpretation
Negativ = freigesetzte Liquidität
Positiv = Finanzierungsbedarf

715 940 €

Kundenforderungen (2022) ?
Kundenforderungen (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Zahlungsfrist für Kunden.
Formel
(Kundenforderungen / Umsatz inkl. MwSt.) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Gut
45-60j : Durchschnitt
> 60j : Lang

142 j

Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten (2022) ?
Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Zahlungsfrist von Lieferanten.
Formel
(Lieferantenverbindlichkeiten / Einkäufe inkl. MwSt.) x 360
Interpretation
Je länger die Frist, desto besser für die Liquidität

97 j

Lagerumschlag (2022) ?
Lagerumschlag (Tage)
Definition
Durchschnittliche Lagerdauer für Waren oder Materialien.
Formel
(Vorräte / Einkaufskosten) x 360
Interpretation
Je niedriger das Verhältnis, desto schneller der Umschlag

1 j

Working Capital in Umsatztagen (2022) ?
Working Capital in Umsatztagen
Definition
Drückt den Betriebskapitalbedarf in Umsatztagen aus.
Formel
(BFR exploitation / CA) x 360
Interpretation
Je weniger Tage, desto besser das Working Capital Management

97 j

Entwicklung des Working Capital und der Zahlungsfristen
HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE

Positionnement de HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE dans son secteur

Vergleich mit der Branche Études de marché et sondages

Bewertungsschätzung

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE is estimated at 524 665 € (range 196 547€ - 1 126 858€). With an EBITDA of 202 552€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2022
107 transactions
196k€ 524k€ 1126k€
524 665 € Range: 196 547€ - 1 126 858€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
202 552 € × 2.6x
Estimation 524 339 €
191 571€ - 1 201 172€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 648 489 € × 0.23x
Estimation 598 388 €
246 386€ - 1 040 688€
Net Income Multiple 20%
149 658 € × 2.8x
Estimation 414 901 €
134 230€ - 1 070 330€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE

What is the revenue of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE ?

The revenue of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE in 2022 is 2.6 M€.

Is HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE generated a net profit of 150 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE ?

The tax return of HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE 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 HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE operate?

HAPPY THINKING PEOPLE FRANCE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.