EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN (38330), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 3.5 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 - EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (SIREN 792955064)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 3 513 501 € N/C N/C N/C 1 185 696 € 846 231 €
Net income 153 063 € 95 941 € 55 275 € 110 968 € 40 305 € 32 031 €
EBITDA 191 877 € N/C N/C N/C 46 062 € 45 295 €
Net margin 4.4% N/C N/C N/C 3.4% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES achieves revenue of 3.5 M€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +32.9%. After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 42%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 192 k€, representing 5.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 153 k€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

3 513 501 €

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

1 473 464 €

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

191 877 €

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

200 035 €

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

153 063 €

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

5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

31.308%

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

36.315%

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

4.062%

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

1.048

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

52.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
31.31 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.47
Q3: 56.05
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS ... (31.31) 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
36.31% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 6.67%
Med: 40.68%
Q3: 75.55%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS ... (36.3%) 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
1.05 years 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.03 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS ... (1.05) 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 176.03. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

176.029

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

0.516

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
176.03 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 135.97
Med: 284.06
Q3: 751.68
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS ... (176.03) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.52x 2022
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.31x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS ... (0.5x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 56 days of revenue, i.e. 546 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +636%, requiring additional financing.

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

545 752 €

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

55 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

39 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

29 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

56 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES is estimated at 1 246 347 € (range 635 606€ - 2 587 232€). With an EBITDA of 191 877€, the sector multiple of 6.8x 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 2022
88 tx
635k€ 1246k€ 2587k€
1 246 347 € Range: 635 606€ - 2 587 232€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
191 877 € × 6.8x
Estimation 1 313 678 €
716 654€ - 2 608 809€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 513 501 € × 0.33x
Estimation 1 153 754 €
658 351€ - 2 581 204€
Net Income Multiple 20%
153 063 € × 8.0x
Estimation 1 216 910 €
398 871€ - 2 542 330€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

What is the revenue of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ?

The revenue of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES in 2022 is 3.5 M€.

Is EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES profitable?

Yes, EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES generated a net profit of 153 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ?

The headquarters of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES is located in MONTBONNOT-SAINT-MARTIN (38330), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ?

The tax return of EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 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 EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES operate?

EBDS - EUROPEAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 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.