CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in MOUGINS (06250), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.2 M€. 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 - CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION (SIREN 508982923)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 154 719 € 980 285 € 929 250 € 838 364 € 846 852 €
Net income 31 367 € 2 761 € 43 739 € 4 947 € 45 304 €
EBITDA 40 881 € 9 346 € 50 394 € 4 929 € 30 892 €
Net margin 2.7% 0.3% 4.7% 0.6% 5.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.1%. Vs 2019, growth of +18% (980 k€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 41 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 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 31 k€, i.e. 2.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 154 719 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 154 719 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

40 881 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

31 514 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

31 367 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -167%. 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 -30%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-167.275%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

-30.125%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

2.062%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

6.759

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-167.28 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.22
Q3: 92.05
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORG... (-167.28) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-30.12% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.12%
Med: 23.9%
Q3: 55.17%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORG... (-30.1%) 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
6.76 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.7 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.25 years
Watch

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORG... (6.76) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

0.0

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.36

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 113.62
Med: 203.5
Q3: 408.19
Watch

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORG... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.36x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.13x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORG... (0.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. WCR is negative (-57 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-464%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-184 247 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

-57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION is estimated at 278 737 € (range 112 048€ - 602 765€). With an EBITDA of 40 881€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2020
63 tx
112k€ 278k€ 602k€
278 737 € Range: 112 048€ - 602 765€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
40 881 € × 1.6x
Estimation 63 858 €
30 299€ - 252 756€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 154 719 € × 0.68x
Estimation 785 665 €
299 481€ - 1 460 641€
Net Income Multiple 20%
31 367 € × 1.8x
Estimation 55 544 €
35 272€ - 190 975€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION

What is the revenue of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION ?

The revenue of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION in 2020 is 1.2 M€.

Is CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION profitable?

Yes, CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION ?

The headquarters of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION is located in MOUGINS (06250), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION ?

The tax return of CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION 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 CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION operate?

CHALLENGES AND EVENTS ORGANISATION operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.