Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2000-03-28 (26 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activités des agences de publicitéLocation: AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), Bouches-du-Rhone
AB CONSEIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
AB CONSEIL is a French company
founded 26 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité.
Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 398 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, AB CONSEIL achieves revenue of 398 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -12.9%). Vs 2022: +9%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 398 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 25 k€, representing 6.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -23%, reducing margin by 2.7 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 23 k€, i.e. 5.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
398 452 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
398 452 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
25 311 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
26 891 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
22 862 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
6.4%
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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 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
3.814%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
21.219%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
7.848%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.229
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2017
2020
2021
2022
2024
Debt ratio
139.431
63.94
36.163
13.215
3.814
Financial autonomy
10.111
22.184
15.316
15.343
21.219
Repayment capacity
1.087
3.15
0.848
0.506
0.229
Cash flow / Revenue
9.486%
3.402%
8.743%
8.988%
7.848%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.812024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.82
Q3: 44.59
Good-23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of AB CONSEIL (3.81) 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
21.22%2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 9.69%
Med: 34.27%
Q3: 59.15%
Average+6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of AB CONSEIL (21.2%) 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
0.23 years2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.14 years
Average-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of AB CONSEIL (0.23) 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 127.58. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
127.585
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1.572
Liquidity indicators evolution AB CONSEIL
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Indicator
2017
2020
2021
2022
2024
Liquidity ratio
90.767
135.68
124.421
128.572
127.585
Interest coverage
2.837
6.998
3.359
2.52
1.572
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
127.582024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 128.85
Med: 206.6
Q3: 363.72
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AB CONSEIL (127.58) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
1.57x2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.56x
Good-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of AB CONSEIL (1.6x) 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: 312 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 517 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 205 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 292 days of revenue, i.e. 323 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-39%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
322 989 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
312 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
517 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
292 j
WCR and payment terms evolution AB CONSEIL
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Indicator
2017
2020
2021
2022
2024
Operating WCR
528 447 €
77 152 €
234 826 €
255 660 €
322 989 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
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0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
182
142
220
314
312
Supplier payment term (days)
316
210
418
541
517
Positioning of AB CONSEIL in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité
Valuation estimate
Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of AB CONSEIL is estimated at
76 509 €
(range 28 008€ - 238 915€).
With an EBITDA of 25 311€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x
(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 value2024
68 tx
28k€76k€238k€
76 509 €Range: 28 008€ - 238 915€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
25 311 €×2.9x
Estimation72 720 €
20 985€ - 286 267€
Revenue Multiple30%
398 452 €×0.22x
Estimation89 437 €
37 068€ - 152 240€
Net Income Multiple20%
22 862 €×2.9x
Estimation66 592 €
31 978€ - 250 553€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 (Activités des agences de publicité)
Compare AB CONSEIL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, AB CONSEIL generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of AB CONSEIL ?
The headquarters of AB CONSEIL is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of AB CONSEIL ?
The tax return of AB CONSEIL 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 AB CONSEIL operate?
AB CONSEIL operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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