BUSINESS CRESCENDO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUSINESS CRESCENDO is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75004), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 309 k€. 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 - BUSINESS CRESCENDO (SIREN 518053731)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 308 864 € 279 179 € 399 205 € 555 965 € 407 282 €
Net income 45 960 € -67 273 € 232 € 36 943 € 18 772 €
EBITDA 7 933 € -56 904 € 44 110 € 7 085 € 17 463 €
Net margin 14.9% -24.1% 0.1% 6.6% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BUSINESS CRESCENDO achieves revenue of 309 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2013-2017 (CAGR: -6.7%). Vs 2016, growth of +11% (279 k€ -> 309 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 309 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 8 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +23.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 14.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

308 864 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

308 864 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

7 933 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

60 916 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

45 960 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.536%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

35.481%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

9.515%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.294

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

37.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.54 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.88
Q3: 40.19
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of BUSINESS CRESCENDO (10.54) 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
35.48% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 5.55%
Med: 38.43%
Q3: 72.14%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BUSINESS CRESCENDO (35.5%) 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
0.29 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Average +38 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of BUSINESS CRESCENDO (0.29) 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 148.11. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

148.11

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.05

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.11 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 133.72
Med: 257.04
Q3: 604.45
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BUSINESS CRESCENDO (148.11) 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
0.05x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of BUSINESS CRESCENDO (0.1x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 111 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 43 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 82 days of revenue, i.e. 70 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-59%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

70 307 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

68 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

111 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

82 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BUSINESS CRESCENDO

Positioning of BUSINESS CRESCENDO in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of BUSINESS CRESCENDO is estimated at 112 944 € (range 41 032€ - 207 068€). With an EBITDA of 7 933€, the sector multiple of 5.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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 2017
63 tx
41k€ 112k€ 207k€
112 944 € Range: 41 032€ - 207 068€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 933 € × 5.1x
Estimation 40 326 €
20 420€ - 59 964€
Revenue Multiple 30%
308 864 € × 0.50x
Estimation 155 938 €
53 938€ - 263 019€
Net Income Multiple 20%
45 960 € × 5.0x
Estimation 230 001 €
73 203€ - 490 903€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 CRESCENDO

What is the revenue of BUSINESS CRESCENDO ?

The revenue of BUSINESS CRESCENDO in 2017 is 309 k€.

Is BUSINESS CRESCENDO profitable?

Yes, BUSINESS CRESCENDO generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BUSINESS CRESCENDO ?

The headquarters of BUSINESS CRESCENDO is located in PARIS (75004), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BUSINESS CRESCENDO ?

The tax return of BUSINESS CRESCENDO 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 CRESCENDO operate?

BUSINESS CRESCENDO 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.