EP CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EP CONSULTING is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires. Based in NIMES (30000), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 48 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 - EP CONSULTING (SIREN 489924399)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 47 858 € 247 113 € 134 132 €
Net income 32 023 € -5 248 € -282 304 €
EBITDA -39 561 € 72 367 € 65 067 €
Net margin 66.9% -2.1% -210.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, EP CONSULTING achieves revenue of 48 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2016 (CAGR: -40.3%). Significant drop of -81% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 46 k€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -40 k€, representing -82.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-81%), EBITDA varies by -155%, reducing margin by 111.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 66.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

47 858 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

46 287 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-39 561 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 884 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

32 023 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-82.7%

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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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.003%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

87.748%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-51.03%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-2.102

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

87.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
EP CONSULTING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.0 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.89
Q3: 73.55
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of EP CONSULTING (10.00) 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
87.75% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 14.76%
Med: 57.3%
Q3: 88.98%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of EP CONSULTING (87.8%) 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
-2.1 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -19 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of EP CONSULTING (-2.10) 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 1262.86. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

1262.861

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-4.914

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1262.86 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 90.12
Med: 386.63
Q3: 2095.11
Good

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of EP CONSULTING (1262.86) 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
-4.91x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: -78.73x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.05x
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the interest coverage of EP CONSULTING (-4.9x) 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: 257 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The gap of 233 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 3197 days of revenue, i.e. 425 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

425 060 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

257 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

3197 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EP CONSULTING

Positioning of EP CONSULTING in its sector

Comparison with sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 170 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EP CONSULTING is estimated at 153 151 € (range 95 919€ - 230 325€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.71x (in line with sector norms). 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 2016
170 transactions
95k€ 153k€ 230k€
153 151 € Range: 95 919€ - 230 325€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
47 858 € × 0.71x
Estimation 33 936 €
22 682€ - 39 658€
Net Income Multiple 20%
32 023 € × 10.4x
Estimation 331 976 €
205 777€ - 516 327€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 170 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 EP CONSULTING

What is the revenue of EP CONSULTING ?

The revenue of EP CONSULTING in 2016 is 48 k€.

Is EP CONSULTING profitable?

Yes, EP CONSULTING generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of EP CONSULTING ?

The headquarters of EP CONSULTING is located in NIMES (30000), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of EP CONSULTING ?

The tax return of EP CONSULTING 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 EP CONSULTING operate?

EP CONSULTING operates in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires (NAF code 64.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.