A FAIRE DE PAPIERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A FAIRE DE PAPIERS is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 53 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (SIREN 531363471)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 52 854 € N/C 108 084 €
Net income 9 839 € 15 882 € 10 669 €
EBITDA 10 205 € N/C 10 049 €
Net margin 18.6% N/C 9.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, A FAIRE DE PAPIERS achieves revenue of 53 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2019 (CAGR: -30.1%). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 53 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 10 k€, representing 19.3% 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 10 k€, i.e. 18.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

52 854 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

52 854 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

10 205 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

9 772 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

9 839 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

19.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 18.6% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.576%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

23.342%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

18.615%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.044

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.58 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.29
Q3: 44.13
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (3.58) 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
23.34% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 5.58%
Med: 39.62%
Q3: 73.61%
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (23.3%) 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
0.04 years 2019
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.68 years
Average -15 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (0.04) 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 130.30. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

130.298

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.225

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.3 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 136.05
Med: 274.14
Q3: 675.52
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (130.30) 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
0.23x 2019
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.24x
Good

In 2019, the interest coverage of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS (0.2x) 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.

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: 189 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 280 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 91 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 188 days of revenue, i.e. 28 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2019, WCR increased by +85%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

27 584 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

189 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

280 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

188 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A FAIRE DE PAPIERS

Positioning of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS is estimated at 32 204 € (range 18 004€ - 66 880€). With an EBITDA of 10 205€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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 2019
73 tx
18k€ 32k€ 66k€
32 204 € Range: 18 004€ - 66 880€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 205 € × 3.3x
Estimation 33 733 €
20 078€ - 68 283€
Revenue Multiple 30%
52 854 € × 0.48x
Estimation 25 456 €
13 794€ - 51 846€
Net Income Multiple 20%
9 839 € × 3.9x
Estimation 38 505 €
19 136€ - 85 924€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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...).

Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about A FAIRE DE PAPIERS

What is the revenue of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS ?

The revenue of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS in 2019 is 53 k€.

Is A FAIRE DE PAPIERS profitable?

Yes, A FAIRE DE PAPIERS generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS ?

The headquarters of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS ?

The tax return of A FAIRE DE PAPIERS 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 A FAIRE DE PAPIERS operate?

A FAIRE DE PAPIERS operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.