EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in BIOT (06410), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 824 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 522460104)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 823 646 € 1 292 380 € 1 029 383 € 1 077 031 €
Net income -44 873 € 47 549 € 26 851 € 36 330 €
EBITDA -28 247 € 92 574 € 56 951 € 42 196 €
Net margin -5.4% 3.7% 2.6% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 824 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2020 (CAGR: -8.6%). Significant drop of -36% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (61 k€), gross margin stands at 763 k€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -28 k€, representing -3.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-36%), EBITDA varies by -131%, reducing margin by 10.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -45 k€ (-5.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

823 646 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

762 935 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-28 247 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-40 616 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-44 873 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.4%

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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 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

10.201%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

61.587%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-2.378%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-1.106

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

29.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.2 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.22
Q3: 92.05
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INT... (10.20) 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
61.59% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.12%
Med: 23.9%
Q3: 55.17%
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INT... (61.6%) 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
-1.11 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.7 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.25 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INT... (-1.11) 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 251.95. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

251.949

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-0.768

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
251.95 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 113.62
Med: 203.5
Q3: 408.19
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INT... (251.95) 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
-0.77x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.13x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INT... (-0.8x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The gap of 43 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 57 days of revenue, i.e. 130 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +39%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

130 194 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

56 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL is estimated at 560 404 € (range 213 615€ - 1 041 855€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
63 tx
213k€ 560k€ 1041k€
560 404 € Range: 213 615€ - 1 041 855€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
823 646 € × 0.68x = 560 405 €
Range: 213 616€ - 1 041 856€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 (Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès)

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Frequently asked questions about EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL in 2020 is 824 k€.

Is EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL profitable?

EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL is located in BIOT (06410), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL 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 EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL operate?

EXHIBITION CONSULTANT INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.