DETERMINANT FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DETERMINANT FRANCE is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - DETERMINANT FRANCE (SIREN 499870715)
Indicator 2024 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 14 273 612 € 8 484 517 € 8 578 178 € 5 824 242 € 5 317 489 € 5 306 924 €
Net income 2 279 268 € 196 579 € 1 566 602 € 148 742 € 219 211 € 636 150 €
EBITDA 3 307 264 € 540 291 € 2 319 907 € 256 752 € 416 620 € 973 060 €
Net margin 16.0% 2.3% 18.3% 2.6% 4.1% 12.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DETERMINANT FRANCE achieves revenue of 14.3 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.6%. Vs 2020, growth of +68% (8.5 M€ -> 14.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 14.3 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 3.3 M€, representing 23.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.8 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 2.3 M€, i.e. 16.0% 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

14 273 612 €

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

14 273 612 €

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

3 307 264 €

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

3 056 062 €

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

2 279 268 €

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

23.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 111%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.8% 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

110.654%

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

27.295%

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

17.764%

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

1.931

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

32.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
110.65 2024
2018
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.24
Q3: 42.82
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of DETERMINANT FRANCE (110.65) 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
27.3% 2024
2018
2020
2024
Q1: 11.26%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.35%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DETERMINANT FRANCE (27.3%) 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
1.93 years 2024
2018
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DETERMINANT FRANCE (1.93) 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 231.40. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

231.395

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

4.338

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
231.4 2024
2018
2020
2024
Q1: 148.99
Med: 229.96
Q3: 405.09
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DETERMINANT FRANCE (231.40) 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
4.34x 2024
2018
2020
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.04x
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DETERMINANT FRANCE (4.3x) 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: 278 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 106 days. The gap of 172 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 243 days of revenue, i.e. 9.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +180%, requiring additional financing.

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

9 621 128 €

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

278 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

106 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

14 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

243 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DETERMINANT FRANCE 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 1 169 516€ to 9 094 207€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1169k€ 3047k€ 9094k€
3 047 875 € Range: 1 169 516€ - 9 094 207€
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.
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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 DETERMINANT FRANCE

What is the revenue of DETERMINANT FRANCE ?

The revenue of DETERMINANT FRANCE in 2024 is 14.3 M€.

Is DETERMINANT FRANCE profitable?

Yes, DETERMINANT FRANCE generated a net profit of 2.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DETERMINANT FRANCE ?

The headquarters of DETERMINANT FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of DETERMINANT FRANCE ?

The tax return of DETERMINANT FRANCE 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 DETERMINANT FRANCE operate?

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