GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 2.7 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 - GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (SIREN 822994562)
Indicator 2022 2021 2017
Revenue 2 748 029 € 2 221 781 € 401 646 €
Net income 47 069 € 76 762 € 24 998 €
EBITDA 112 569 € 118 347 € 30 802 €
Net margin 1.7% 3.5% 6.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +46.9%. Vs 2021, growth of +24% (2.2 M€ -> 2.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.7 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 113 k€, representing 4.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 47 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 748 029 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 748 029 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

112 569 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

69 684 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

47 069 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 197%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

197.381%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

16.659%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

2.974%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

6.916

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

87.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
197.38 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.44
Q3: 59.96
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (197.38) 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
16.66% 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 11.0%
Med: 36.04%
Q3: 59.83%
Average -43 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (16.7%) 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
6.92 years 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.24 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (6.92) 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 147.42. 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 12.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

147.423

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

12.296

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.42 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 148.17
Med: 225.82
Q3: 385.26
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (147.42) 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
12.3x 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.47x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE (12.3x) 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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. The company must finance 27 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 488 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +414%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

488 462 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

71 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

44 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE is estimated at 193 988 € (range 90 533€ - 311 801€). With an EBITDA of 112 569€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2022
63 tx
90k€ 193k€ 311k€
193 988 € Range: 90 533€ - 311 801€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
112 569 € × 0.9x
Estimation 106 915 €
43 748€ - 122 820€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 748 029 € × 0.16x
Estimation 449 989 €
220 028€ - 784 391€
Net Income Multiple 20%
47 069 € × 0.6x
Estimation 27 671 €
13 255€ - 75 372€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE

What is the revenue of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE ?

The revenue of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE in 2022 is 2.7 M€.

Is GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE profitable?

Yes, GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE ?

The headquarters of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE ?

The tax return of GESTE ENGINEERING 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 GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE operate?

GESTE ENGINEERING FRANCE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.