ADVENTS CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ADVENTS CONSULTING is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - ADVENTS CONSULTING (SIREN 508083367)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 12 739 258 € 11 809 915 € 10 297 059 € 7 773 822 € 9 205 012 € 11 708 949 € N/C N/C 6 124 623 €
Net income 447 435 € 470 226 € 653 372 € -441 256 € 296 966 € 426 365 € 702 802 € 759 196 € 292 385 €
EBITDA 480 866 € 622 770 € 632 881 € -501 909 € 262 323 € 790 532 € N/C N/C 440 511 €
Net margin 3.5% 4.0% 6.3% -5.7% 3.2% 3.6% N/C N/C 4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ADVENTS CONSULTING achieves revenue of 12.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.6%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (155 k€), gross margin stands at 12.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 481 k€, representing 3.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 447 k€, i.e. 3.5% 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

12 739 258 €

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

12 584 513 €

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

480 866 €

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

440 753 €

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

447 435 €

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

3.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 45%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

24.304%

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

45.343%

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

3.827%

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

1.174

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

29.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ADVENTS CONSULTING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
24.3 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ADVENTS CONSULTING (24.30) 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
45.34% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ADVENTS CONSULTING (45.3%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.17 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ADVENTS CONSULTING (1.17) 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 236.26. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

236.264

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

1.062

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
236.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ADVENTS CONSULTING (236.26) 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
1.06x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of ADVENTS CONSULTING (1.1x) 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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +55%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 290 742 €

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

59 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

37 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

36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ADVENTS CONSULTING

Positioning of ADVENTS CONSULTING in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ADVENTS CONSULTING is estimated at 4 161 757 € (range 1 903 056€ - 5 975 081€). With an EBITDA of 480 866€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2024
69 tx
1903k€ 4161k€ 5975k€
4 161 757 € Range: 1 903 056€ - 5 975 081€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
480 866 € × 4.3x
Estimation 2 047 691 €
407 108€ - 3 278 406€
Revenue Multiple 30%
12 739 258 € × 0.66x
Estimation 8 393 899 €
4 885 002€ - 9 281 622€
Net Income Multiple 20%
447 435 € × 6.9x
Estimation 3 098 714 €
1 170 007€ - 7 756 960€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 ADVENTS CONSULTING

What is the revenue of ADVENTS CONSULTING ?

The revenue of ADVENTS CONSULTING in 2024 is 12.7 M€.

Is ADVENTS CONSULTING profitable?

Yes, ADVENTS CONSULTING generated a net profit of 447 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ADVENTS CONSULTING ?

The headquarters of ADVENTS CONSULTING is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ADVENTS CONSULTING ?

The tax return of ADVENTS CONSULTING 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 ADVENTS CONSULTING operate?

ADVENTS CONSULTING 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.