FORSIDES FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORSIDES FRANCE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - FORSIDES FRANCE (SIREN 447533571)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 628 506 € 8 610 510 € 9 585 567 € 9 204 318 € 9 381 153 € 10 051 675 € 9 233 327 € 8 879 745 € 4 156 361 €
Net income 603 672 € 547 937 € 579 837 € 495 478 € 516 695 € 810 708 € 736 695 € 685 168 € 285 023 €
EBITDA 384 388 € 442 786 € 993 986 € 795 882 € 1 022 381 € 611 904 € 463 167 € 465 137 € 171 511 €
Net margin 7.9% 6.4% 6.0% 5.4% 5.5% 8.1% 8.0% 7.7% 6.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FORSIDES FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.9%. Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 7.6 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 384 k€, representing 5.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 604 k€, i.e. 7.9% 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

7 628 506 €

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

7 628 506 €

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

384 388 €

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

340 548 €

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

603 672 €

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

5.0%

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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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.0%

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

72.998%

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

6.628%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of FORSIDES FRANCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.0% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORSIDES FRANCE (73.0%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORSIDES FRANCE (0.00) 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 343.06. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

343.063

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

0.053

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
343.06 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORSIDES FRANCE (343.06) 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
0.05x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of FORSIDES FRANCE (0.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 193 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. The gap of 185 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 151 days of revenue, i.e. 3.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +44%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 206 948 €

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

193 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

8 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

151 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORSIDES FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FORSIDES FRANCE is estimated at 3 162 501 € (range 1 355 994€ - 5 070 838€). With an EBITDA of 384 388€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2024
69 tx
1355k€ 3162k€ 5070k€
3 162 501 € Range: 1 355 994€ - 5 070 838€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
384 388 € × 4.3x
Estimation 1 636 855 €
325 429€ - 2 620 647€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 628 506 € × 0.66x
Estimation 5 026 424 €
2 925 230€ - 5 558 009€
Net Income Multiple 20%
603 672 € × 6.9x
Estimation 4 180 735 €
1 578 554€ - 10 465 564€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 FORSIDES FRANCE

What is the revenue of FORSIDES FRANCE ?

The revenue of FORSIDES FRANCE in 2024 is 7.6 M€.

Is FORSIDES FRANCE profitable?

Yes, FORSIDES FRANCE generated a net profit of 604 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FORSIDES FRANCE ?

The headquarters of FORSIDES FRANCE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FORSIDES FRANCE ?

The tax return of FORSIDES 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 FORSIDES FRANCE operate?

FORSIDES FRANCE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.