ESP CONSEIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESP CONSEIL is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in CERONS (33720), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 563 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 - ESP CONSEIL (SIREN 521820621)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 562 622 € 585 538 € 517 213 € 555 441 € 573 884 € 522 308 € 496 655 €
Net income 21 652 € 94 576 € 15 351 € 83 292 € 34 162 € 83 015 € 96 029 €
EBITDA 69 293 € 143 002 € 46 192 € 133 140 € 54 057 € 123 320 € 147 824 €
Net margin 3.8% 16.2% 3.0% 15.0% 6.0% 15.9% 19.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ESP CONSEIL achieves revenue of 563 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 563 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 69 k€, representing 12.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -52%, reducing margin by 12.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 22 k€, i.e. 3.8% 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

562 622 €

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

562 622 €

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

69 293 €

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

48 142 €

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

21 652 €

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

12.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 68%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.0% 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 (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

18.4%

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

68.022%

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

10.033%

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

0.974

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

45.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESP CONSEIL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.4 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.3
Q3: 58.55
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ESP CONSEIL (18.40) 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
68.02% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 4.97%
Med: 34.11%
Q3: 65.07%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ESP CONSEIL (68.0%) 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
0.97 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.95 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ESP CONSEIL (0.97) 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 384.50. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

384.497

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

1.133

Liquidity indicators evolution
ESP CONSEIL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
384.5 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 139.16
Med: 254.07
Q3: 507.77
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ESP CONSEIL (384.50) 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
1.13x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.77x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of ESP CONSEIL (1.1x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. The gap of 39 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 91 days of revenue, i.e. 143 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +200%, 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

142 625 €

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

73 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

34 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

91 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESP CONSEIL

Positioning of ESP CONSEIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ESP CONSEIL is estimated at 202 392 € (range 54 284€ - 335 928€). With an EBITDA of 69 293€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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
98 tx
54k€ 202k€ 335k€
202 392 € Range: 54 284€ - 335 928€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
69 293 € × 3.5x
Estimation 240 048 €
59 814€ - 393 528€
Revenue Multiple 30%
562 622 € × 0.36x
Estimation 204 504 €
67 153€ - 346 032€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 652 € × 4.9x
Estimation 105 089 €
21 159€ - 176 774€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 ESP CONSEIL

What is the revenue of ESP CONSEIL ?

The revenue of ESP CONSEIL in 2022 is 563 k€.

Is ESP CONSEIL profitable?

Yes, ESP CONSEIL generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ESP CONSEIL ?

The headquarters of ESP CONSEIL is located in CERONS (33720), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of ESP CONSEIL ?

The tax return of ESP CONSEIL 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 ESP CONSEIL operate?

ESP CONSEIL operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.