EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.0 M€. 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 - EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (SIREN 432265585)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 031 087 € 960 386 € 1 563 525 € 2 579 081 € 2 728 353 € 4 861 284 € 4 028 215 € 5 510 014 € 5 262 473 €
Net income 316 934 € -1 780 660 € -2 269 251 € -2 073 067 € 40 562 € 665 919 € -1 441 423 € -2 131 728 € -2 766 946 €
EBITDA 352 684 € -667 584 € -2 250 061 € -1 960 736 € -2 187 066 € -238 057 € -1 950 964 € -1 768 257 € -2 354 398 €
Net margin 30.7% -185.4% -145.1% -80.4% 1.5% 13.7% -35.8% -38.7% -52.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -18.4%). Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 353 k€, representing 34.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +103.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 317 k€, i.e. 30.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 031 087 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 029 539 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

352 684 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

529 541 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

316 934 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

34.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 65%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 30.0% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

65.465%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

32.178%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

29.97%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.987

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

2.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
65.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (65.47) 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
32.18% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (32.2%) 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
1.99 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (1.99) 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 220.51. 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 26.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

220.511

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

26.887

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
220.51 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (220.51) 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
26.89x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE (26.9x) 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: 629 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 393 days. The gap of 236 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 662 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-22%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

1 896 045 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

629 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

393 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

662 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE

Positioning of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE is estimated at 325 171 € (range 118 883€ - 977 949€). With an EBITDA of 352 684€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2024
103 transactions
118k€ 325k€ 977k€
325 171 € Range: 118 883€ - 977 949€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
352 684 € × 1.0x
Estimation 342 313 €
112 258€ - 1 106 170€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 031 087 € × 0.25x
Estimation 256 567 €
113 340€ - 564 661€
Net Income Multiple 20%
316 934 € × 1.2x
Estimation 385 224 €
143 762€ - 1 277 329€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE

What is the revenue of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE ?

The revenue of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE in 2024 is 1.0 M€.

Is EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE profitable?

Yes, EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE generated a net profit of 317 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE ?

The headquarters of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE ?

The tax return of EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE 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 EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE operate?

EXPERT SYSTEM FRANCE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.