EXPERTISE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXPERTISE FRANCE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 448.4 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 - EXPERTISE FRANCE (SIREN 808734792)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 448 356 343 € 390 639 527 € 339 430 362 €
Net income 5 920 709 € 1 311 013 € 1 544 334 €
EBITDA 2 472 085 € 5 882 642 € 5 078 224 €
Net margin 1.3% 0.3% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EXPERTISE FRANCE achieves revenue of 448.4 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +15% (390.6 M€ -> 448.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 448.4 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 2.5 M€, representing 0.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.9 M€, i.e. 1.3% 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

448 356 343 €

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

448 356 343 €

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

2 472 085 €

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

772 437 €

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

5 920 709 €

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

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.221%

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

0.966%

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

1.439%

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

0.004

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

39.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.22 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.67
Q3: 40.89
Good -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EXPERTISE FRANCE (0.22) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
0.97% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.58%
Med: 32.74%
Q3: 63.16%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EXPERTISE FRANCE (1.0%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EXPERTISE FRANCE (0.00) 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 102.27. 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 5.2x. 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

102.27

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

5.222

Liquidity indicators evolution
EXPERTISE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.63
Med: 259.05
Q3: 521.3
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EXPERTISE FRANCE (102.27) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
5.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.45x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of EXPERTISE FRANCE (5.2x) 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: 437 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 141 days. The gap of 296 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-142 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1045%), 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

-176 508 925 €

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

437 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

141 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

-142 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EXPERTISE FRANCE

Positioning of EXPERTISE FRANCE 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 EXPERTISE FRANCE is estimated at 58 920 331 € (range 18 278 420€ - 99 413 954€). With an EBITDA of 2 472 085€, 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 2024
98 tx
18278k€ 58920k€ 99413k€
58 920 331 € Range: 18 278 420€ - 99 413 954€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 472 085 € × 3.5x
Estimation 8 563 904 €
2 133 929€ - 14 039 450€
Revenue Multiple 30%
448 356 343 € × 0.36x
Estimation 162 970 291 €
53 514 271€ - 275 754 954€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 920 709 € × 4.9x
Estimation 28 736 459 €
5 785 875€ - 48 338 715€
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 EXPERTISE FRANCE

What is the revenue of EXPERTISE FRANCE ?

The revenue of EXPERTISE FRANCE in 2024 is 448.4 M€.

Is EXPERTISE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, EXPERTISE FRANCE generated a net profit of 5.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EXPERTISE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of EXPERTISE FRANCE is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of EXPERTISE FRANCE ?

The tax return of EXPERTISE 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 EXPERTISE FRANCE operate?

EXPERTISE FRANCE 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.