CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 86 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 - CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (SIREN 519341168)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 86 445 € 82 193 € 71 386 €
Net income -1 995 € -1 017 € -4 991 €
EBITDA 1 820 € 3 402 € 209 €
Net margin -2.3% -1.2% -7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN achieves revenue of 86 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.0%. Vs 2017: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 86 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 2 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 2.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-2.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

86 445 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

86 445 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

1 820 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-308 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 995 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. 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 99.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

97.167%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

35.251%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

0.153%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

99.371

Solvency indicators evolution
CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
97.17 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.47
Q3: 43.83
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (97.17) 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
35.25% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.79%
Med: 39.4%
Q3: 72.72%
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (35.2%) 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
99.37 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (99.37) 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 302.36. 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 16.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

302.357

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

16.429

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
302.36 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 134.77
Med: 263.73
Q3: 636.73
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (302.36) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
16.43x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.32x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN (16.4x) 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: 98 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 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 90 days of revenue, i.e. 22 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +11043%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

21 636 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

98 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN is estimated at 14 400 € (range 8 131€ - 26 334€). With an EBITDA of 1 820€, the sector multiple of 3.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
69 tx
8k€ 14k€ 26k€
14 400 € Range: 8 131€ - 26 334€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 820 € × 3.1x
Estimation 5 723 €
2 566€ - 12 874€
Revenue Multiple 30%
86 445 € × 0.33x
Estimation 28 864 €
17 408€ - 48 768€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN

What is the revenue of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN ?

The revenue of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN in 2018 is 86 k€.

Is CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN profitable?

CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN ?

The headquarters of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN ?

The tax return of CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN 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 CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN operate?

CONSULTING OMBUDSMAN 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.