FUTURE THINKING FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FUTURE THINKING FRANCE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 4.4 M€. 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 - FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (SIREN 531661866)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 4 440 232 € 4 013 213 € 4 046 804 € 2 602 359 €
Net income 195 144 € 185 922 € 111 523 € 12 646 €
EBITDA 237 163 € 188 660 € 118 292 € 14 301 €
Net margin 4.4% 4.6% 2.8% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, FUTURE THINKING FRANCE achieves revenue of 4.4 M€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.5%. Vs 2017, growth of +11% (4.0 M€ -> 4.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.4 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 237 k€, representing 5.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 195 k€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 440 232 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 440 232 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

237 163 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

195 184 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

195 144 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 10%. 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 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.75%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

9.747%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

5.28%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.015

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

61.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
FUTURE THINKING FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.75 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.96
Q3: 30.9
Good -45 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (0.75) 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
9.75% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 11.86%
Med: 37.62%
Q3: 62.86%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (9.8%) 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
0.01 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.59 years
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (0.01) 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 108.40. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

108.4

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.009

Liquidity indicators evolution
FUTURE THINKING FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
108.4 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 139.06
Med: 208.56
Q3: 337.66
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (108.40) 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
0.01x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE (0.0x) 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: 275 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 271 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 201 days of revenue, i.e. 2.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2018, WCR increased by +160%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

2 482 356 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

275 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

271 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

201 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FUTURE THINKING FRANCE

Positioning of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE is estimated at 716 130 € (range 271 079€ - 1 505 757€). With an EBITDA of 237 163€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2018
107 transactions
271k€ 716k€ 1505k€
716 130 € Range: 271 079€ - 1 505 757€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
237 163 € × 2.6x
Estimation 613 935 €
224 306€ - 1 406 422€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 440 232 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 003 207 €
413 070€ - 1 744 729€
Net Income Multiple 20%
195 144 € × 2.8x
Estimation 541 003 €
175 027€ - 1 395 639€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 FUTURE THINKING FRANCE

What is the revenue of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE ?

The revenue of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE in 2018 is 4.4 M€.

Is FUTURE THINKING FRANCE profitable?

Yes, FUTURE THINKING FRANCE generated a net profit of 195 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE ?

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

Where to find the tax return of FUTURE THINKING FRANCE ?

The tax return of FUTURE THINKING 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 FUTURE THINKING FRANCE operate?

FUTURE THINKING FRANCE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.