BUSINESS ADVANTAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUSINESS ADVANTAGE is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 226 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (SIREN 412994626)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 225 760 € 189 250 € 311 500 € 273 070 € 139 300 € 203 410 €
Net income 37 989 € -7 465 € 35 351 € 2 699 € 2 720 € 32 136 €
EBITDA 42 611 € -7 465 € 42 216 € 3 685 € 1 652 € 39 115 €
Net margin 16.8% -3.9% 11.3% 1.0% 2.0% 15.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BUSINESS ADVANTAGE achieves revenue of 226 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2020, growth of +19% (189 k€ -> 226 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 226 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 43 k€, representing 18.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +22.8 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 38 k€, i.e. 16.8% 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

225 760 €

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

225 760 €

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

42 611 €

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

42 611 €

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

37 989 €

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

18.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 75%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.5% 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

18.506%

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

74.586%

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

16.498%

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

0.526

Solvency indicators evolution
BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.51 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.69
Q3: 57.9
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (18.51) 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
74.59% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.69%
Med: 39.88%
Q3: 74.07%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (74.6%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.53 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average +37 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (0.53) 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 861.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

861.342

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
861.34 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 138.84
Med: 286.06
Q3: 706.0
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (861.34) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.2x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 84 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 6 days. The gap of 78 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 76 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +93%, 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

47 563 €

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

84 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

6 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

76 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

Positioning of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 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 BUSINESS ADVANTAGE is estimated at 120 489 € (range 62 418€ - 252 598€). With an EBITDA of 42 611€, 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
62k€ 120k€ 252k€
120 489 € Range: 62 418€ - 252 598€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 611 € × 3.1x
Estimation 130 406 €
73 264€ - 307 280€
Revenue Multiple 30%
225 760 € × 0.54x
Estimation 122 127 €
49 719€ - 191 019€
Net Income Multiple 20%
37 989 € × 2.5x
Estimation 93 240 €
54 355€ - 208 264€

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...).

Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

What is the revenue of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ?

The revenue of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE in 2021 is 226 k€.

Is BUSINESS ADVANTAGE profitable?

Yes, BUSINESS ADVANTAGE generated a net profit of 38 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ?

The headquarters of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ?

The tax return of BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 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 BUSINESS ADVANTAGE operate?

BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 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.