Employees: NN (None)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2004-09-01 (21 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil en relations publiques et communicationLocation: PARIS (75003), Paris
CDS CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
CDS CONSULTING is a French company
founded 21 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication.
Based in PARIS (75003),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 361 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - CDS CONSULTING (SIREN 478565864)
Indicator
2024
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
361 338 €
257 147 €
171 482 €
142 026 €
194 709 €
250 057 €
240 426 €
202 165 €
Net income
131 930 €
48 915 €
16 660 €
1 126 €
26 140 €
36 291 €
14 110 €
33 470 €
EBITDA
171 602 €
61 456 €
19 361 €
2 066 €
31 513 €
47 561 €
19 535 €
43 850 €
Net margin
36.5%
19.0%
9.7%
0.8%
13.4%
14.5%
5.9%
16.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, CDS CONSULTING achieves revenue of 361 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.5%. Vs 2022, growth of +41% (257 k€ -> 361 k€). After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 359 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 172 k€, representing 47.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +23.6 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 132 k€, i.e. 36.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
361 338 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
358 889 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
171 602 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
171 115 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
131 930 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
47.5%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 36.6% 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 (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
12.438%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
10.056%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
36.645%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Debt ratio
59.909
53.427
39.019
10.178
27.232
33.528
10.233
12.438
Financial autonomy
34.017
28.925
24.821
8.631
18.71
22.726
7.526
10.056
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
17.455%
6.568%
14.798%
13.644%
1.093%
9.842%
19.023%
36.645%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
12.442024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.58
Q3: 34.46
Average-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of CDS CONSULTING (12.44) 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
10.06%2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.36%
Q3: 62.45%
Average-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of CDS CONSULTING (10.1%) 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
0.0 years2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.48 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of CDS CONSULTING (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 554.52. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
554.525
Interest coverage (2024)
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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 CDS CONSULTING
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Liquidity ratio
228.923
217.215
273.47
655.457
319.139
310.389
378.079
554.525
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
5.115
0.629
0.0
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
554.522024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 242.49
Q3: 476.09
Excellent+16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CDS CONSULTING (554.52) 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
0.0x2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of CDS CONSULTING (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-42 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-67%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-41 980 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
0 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
32 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
-42 j
WCR and payment terms evolution CDS CONSULTING
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
Operating WCR
-25 089 €
-4 294 €
-18 564 €
-17 152 €
-38 114 €
-26 268 €
-12 328 €
-41 980 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
113
113
74
0
20
48
42
0
Supplier payment term (days)
35
34
24
34
87
58
122
32
Positioning of CDS CONSULTING in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions).
This range of 148 263€ to 746 310€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
148k€445k€746k€
445 248 €Range: 148 263€ - 746 310€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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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Yes, CDS CONSULTING generated a net profit of 132 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of CDS CONSULTING ?
The headquarters of CDS CONSULTING is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of CDS CONSULTING ?
The tax return of CDS 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 CDS CONSULTING operate?
CDS CONSULTING operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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