ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category ETI shows in 2022 a revenue of 24.7 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 - ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (SIREN 442109526)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 24 655 122 € 19 236 135 € 11 968 130 € 11 425 877 € 9 619 208 € 8 706 017 € 7 380 449 €
Net income 2 965 100 € 2 146 156 € -754 239 € 1 017 700 € 14 915 759 € 1 191 006 € 982 178 €
EBITDA 5 075 787 € 4 268 796 € 2 744 790 € 2 149 562 € 689 113 € 1 322 575 € 963 394 €
Net margin 12.0% 11.2% -6.3% 8.9% 155.1% 13.7% 13.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES achieves revenue of 24.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.3%. Vs 2021, growth of +28% (19.2 M€ -> 24.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 24.7 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 5.1 M€, representing 20.6% 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 3.0 M€, i.e. 12.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

24 655 122 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

24 655 122 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

5 075 787 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

317 697 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 965 100 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

20.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 205%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 8.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 26.7% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

204.692%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

26.848%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

26.748%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

8.45

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

22.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
204.69 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.51
Med: 24.26
Q3: 115.89
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (204.69) 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
26.85% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 18.08%
Med: 52.89%
Q3: 84.23%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (26.9%) 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
8.45 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 4.08 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (8.45) 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 399.15. 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 195.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

399.152

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

195.174

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
399.15 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 101.19
Med: 345.91
Q3: 1581.92
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (399.15) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
195.17x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -30.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.5x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES (195.2x) 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: 284 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 171 days. The gap of 113 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 499 days of revenue, i.e. 34.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +136%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

34 191 230 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

284 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

171 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

499 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES

Positioning of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES is estimated at 20 265 916 € (range 12 841 431€ - 34 599 415€). With an EBITDA of 5 075 787€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
107 transactions
12841k€ 20265k€ 34599k€
20 265 916 € Range: 12 841 431€ - 34 599 415€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 075 787 € × 4.7x
Estimation 23 772 154 €
18 720 086€ - 39 829 144€
Revenue Multiple 30%
24 655 122 € × 0.65x
Estimation 15 933 159 €
3 875 373€ - 28 591 246€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 965 100 € × 6.1x
Estimation 17 999 459 €
11 593 886€ - 30 537 346€

Valuation evolution

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 ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES

What is the revenue of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES ?

The revenue of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES in 2022 is 24.7 M€.

Is ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES profitable?

Yes, ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES generated a net profit of 3.0 M€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES ?

The headquarters of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES ?

The tax return of ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES 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 ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES operate?

ARTHUR D. LITTLE SERVICES operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.