DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 106.6 M€. 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 - DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 722031176)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 106 642 352 € 90 001 073 € 88 282 415 € 83 794 146 € 87 458 887 € 103 711 490 € 118 709 337 € 129 990 478 € 135 247 527 €
Net income 23 996 575 € 14 637 754 € 18 053 589 € 12 182 697 € -3 657 201 € 386 357 € 64 595 697 € 7 222 808 € 38 600 009 €
EBITDA -3 561 580 € -1 763 038 € 7 265 373 € 4 618 284 € 9 631 599 € 13 008 815 € 10 949 958 € 16 922 583 € 20 605 084 €
Net margin 22.5% 16.3% 20.4% 14.5% -4.2% 0.4% 54.4% 5.6% 28.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 106.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +18% (90.0 M€ -> 106.6 M€). After deducting consumption (-91 k€), gross margin stands at 106.7 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 -3.6 M€, representing -3.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 24.0 M€, i.e. 22.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

106 642 352 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

106 732 873 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-3 561 580 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 846 558 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

23 996 575 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 57%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.7% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.094%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

57.128%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

15.663%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.01

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

12.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATI... (0.09) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
57.13% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATI... (57.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATI... (0.01) 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 234.14. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

234.143

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-125.135

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
234.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATI... (234.14) 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
-125.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATI... (-125.1x) 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: 149 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 140 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 40 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-40 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-122%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-11 971 670 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

149 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

140 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

40 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 10 961 104€ to 35 641 772€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
10961k€ 18547k€ 35641k€
18 547 048 € Range: 10 961 104€ - 35 641 772€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL in 2024 is 106.6 M€.

Is DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL profitable?

Yes, DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL generated a net profit of 24.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL 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 DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL operate?

DEFENSE CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.