BRAIN VALUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRAIN VALUE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 9.7 M€. 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 - BRAIN VALUE (SIREN 450248596)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 9 673 173 € 7 726 984 € 8 762 811 € N/C 6 839 489 € 5 314 761 €
Net income 710 104 € 627 300 € 482 689 € 245 751 € 109 721 € 334 807 €
EBITDA 1 088 330 € 825 958 € 750 569 € N/C 358 247 € 523 839 €
Net margin 7.3% 8.1% 5.5% N/C 1.6% 6.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BRAIN VALUE achieves revenue of 9.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.7%. Vs 2020, growth of +25% (7.7 M€ -> 9.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 9.7 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 1.1 M€, representing 11.3% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 710 k€, i.e. 7.3% 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

9 673 173 €

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

9 673 173 €

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

1 088 330 €

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

999 355 €

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

710 104 €

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

11.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 28%. 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 7.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

1.226%

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

28.217%

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

7.882%

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

0.029

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

47.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.23 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.28
Q3: 51.48
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BRAIN VALUE (1.23) 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
28.22% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 8.76%
Med: 34.37%
Q3: 60.37%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BRAIN VALUE (28.2%) 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
0.03 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.28 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BRAIN VALUE (0.03) 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 136.06. 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 (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

136.062

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

0.19

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.06 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 134.87
Med: 229.76
Q3: 387.59
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BRAIN VALUE (136.06) 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
0.19x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.59x
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of BRAIN VALUE (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: 123 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 171 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 58 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +132%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 554 866 €

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

123 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

171 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

58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BRAIN VALUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BRAIN VALUE is estimated at 2 458 041 € (range 912 010€ - 5 382 996€). With an EBITDA of 1 088 330€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
107 transactions
912k€ 2458k€ 5382k€
2 458 041 € Range: 912 010€ - 5 382 996€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 088 330 € × 2.6x
Estimation 2 817 318 €
1 029 329€ - 6 454 007€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 673 173 € × 0.23x
Estimation 2 185 515 €
899 885€ - 3 800 942€
Net Income Multiple 20%
710 104 € × 2.8x
Estimation 1 968 641 €
636 900€ - 5 078 550€
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 BRAIN VALUE

What is the revenue of BRAIN VALUE ?

The revenue of BRAIN VALUE in 2021 is 9.7 M€.

Is BRAIN VALUE profitable?

Yes, BRAIN VALUE generated a net profit of 710 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BRAIN VALUE ?

The headquarters of BRAIN VALUE is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BRAIN VALUE ?

The tax return of BRAIN VALUE 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 BRAIN VALUE operate?

BRAIN VALUE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.