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GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP is a French company founded 34 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 2016 a revenue of 338 k€. 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 - GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP (SIREN 384142915)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 337 876 €
Net income 35 244 €
EBITDA 20 906 €
Net margin 10.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP achieves revenue of 338 k€. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 338 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 6.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 10.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

337 876 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

337 876 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

20 906 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

32 017 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

35 244 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 63%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

62.699%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

35.018%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

7.143%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

2.95

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

42.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
62.7 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.31
Q3: 39.32
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING ... (62.70) 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
35.02% 2016
2016
Q1: 4.52%
Med: 37.2%
Q3: 70.57%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING ... (35.0%) 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
2.95 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Average

In 2016, the repayment capacity of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING ... (2.95) 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 95.89. 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 6.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

95.893

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

6.634

Liquidity indicators evolution
GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
95.89 2016
2016
Q1: 132.67
Med: 253.04
Q3: 611.89
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING ... (95.89) 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
6.63x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Excellent

In 2016, the interest coverage of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING ... (6.6x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 190 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 129 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

16 644 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

61 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

190 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP

Positioning of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 580 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP is estimated at 124 313 € (range 51 933€ - 239 514€). With an EBITDA of 20 906€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.45x (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 2016
580 transactions
51k€ 124k€ 239k€
124 313 € Range: 51 933€ - 239 514€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 906 € × 4.1x
Estimation 85 891 €
35 693€ - 158 024€
Revenue Multiple 30%
337 876 € × 0.45x
Estimation 152 127 €
70 284€ - 258 378€
Net Income Multiple 20%
35 244 € × 5.1x
Estimation 178 648 €
65 011€ - 414 944€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 580 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

Compare GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP with other companies in the same sector:

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Frequently asked questions about GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP

What is the revenue of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP ?

The revenue of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP in 2016 is 338 k€.

Is GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP profitable?

Yes, GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP ?

The headquarters of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP ?

The tax return of GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP 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 GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP operate?

GERARD CARTON CONSULTING GROUP 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.