DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in CHAUMONT EN VEXIN (60240), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 140 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (SIREN 340175140)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 139 544 € 228 200 € 185 721 € 327 509 € 549 988 € 666 995 € 693 500 €
Net income -9 077 € -2 710 € -4 661 € -2 251 € -31 054 € 10 308 € 23 600 €
EBITDA -7 461 € 2 663 € -4 827 € -11 197 € -12 532 € 16 915 € 35 121 €
Net margin -6.5% -1.2% -2.5% -0.7% -5.6% 1.5% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 140 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2022 (CAGR: -23.5%). Significant drop of -39% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 140 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 -7 k€, representing -5.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-39%), EBITDA varies by -380%, reducing margin by 6.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -9 k€ (-6.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

139 544 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

139 544 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-7 461 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-9 079 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-9 077 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.25%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

66.336%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-5.799%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-0.614

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

33.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.25 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.27
Q3: 46.69
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (10.25) 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
66.34% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 12.66%
Med: 38.61%
Q3: 58.91%
Excellent +9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (66.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-0.61 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.34 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (-0.61) 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 366.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

366.884

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
366.88 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 138.9
Med: 226.31
Q3: 370.69
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (366.88) 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
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.23x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION (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: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 27 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-85%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

27 088 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

66 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

70 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION

Positioning of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION is estimated at 31 527 € (range 12 981€ - 54 831€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
107 transactions
12k€ 31k€ 54k€
31 527 € Range: 12 981€ - 54 831€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
139 544 € × 0.23x = 31 528 €
Range: 12 982€ - 54 832€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 (Études de marché et sondages)

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Frequently asked questions about DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION in 2022 is 140 k€.

Is DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION profitable?

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION is located in CHAUMONT EN VEXIN (60240), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION 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 DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION operate?

DIAGNOSTIC COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.