A PROPOS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A PROPOS is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in MONTPELLIER (34000), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 503 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 - A PROPOS (SIREN 509329975)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 503 135 € 252 011 € 480 173 € 418 426 € 501 404 € 436 716 € 486 327 €
Net income 99 534 € -55 303 € 99 744 € 43 505 € 95 435 € 96 875 € 94 847 €
EBITDA 111 036 € -45 130 € 109 583 € 60 443 € 111 665 € 108 131 € 95 146 €
Net margin 19.8% -21.9% 20.8% 10.4% 19.0% 22.2% 19.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, A PROPOS achieves revenue of 503 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +0.6%). Vs 2020, growth of +100% (252 k€ -> 503 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 503 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 111 k€, representing 22.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +40.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 100 k€, i.e. 19.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

503 135 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

503 135 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

111 036 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

100 977 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

99 534 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 82%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 21.8% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

81.991%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

38.786%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

21.793%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.193

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

29.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
A PROPOS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
81.99 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.69
Q3: 57.9
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of A PROPOS (81.99) 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
38.79% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.69%
Med: 39.88%
Q3: 74.07%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of A PROPOS (38.8%) 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
1.19 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of A PROPOS (1.19) 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 176.21. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

176.207

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.27

Liquidity indicators evolution
A PROPOS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
176.21 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 138.84
Med: 286.06
Q3: 706.0
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of A PROPOS (176.21) 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
0.27x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.2x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of A PROPOS (0.3x) 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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-37 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-267%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-51 531 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

35 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

15 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-37 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A PROPOS

Positioning of A PROPOS in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of A PROPOS is estimated at 300 418 € (range 157 180€ - 637 202€). With an EBITDA of 111 036€, the sector multiple of 3.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (in line with sector norms). 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 2021
61 tx
157k€ 300k€ 637k€
300 418 € Range: 157 180€ - 637 202€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
111 036 € × 3.1x
Estimation 339 814 €
190 912€ - 800 712€
Revenue Multiple 30%
503 135 € × 0.54x
Estimation 272 176 €
110 806€ - 425 711€
Net Income Multiple 20%
99 534 € × 2.5x
Estimation 244 296 €
142 413€ - 545 667€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 A PROPOS

What is the revenue of A PROPOS ?

The revenue of A PROPOS in 2021 is 503 k€.

Is A PROPOS profitable?

Yes, A PROPOS generated a net profit of 100 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of A PROPOS ?

The headquarters of A PROPOS is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of A PROPOS ?

The tax return of A PROPOS 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 PROPOS operate?

A PROPOS 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.