GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in LAINVILLE-EN-VEXIN (78440), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 594 k€. 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 - GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (SIREN 808804660)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 593 856 € 608 231 €
Net income 158 086 € 84 361 €
EBITDA 201 995 € 110 124 €
Net margin 26.6% 13.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING achieves revenue of 594 k€. Slight decline of -2% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 594 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 202 k€, representing 34.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 158 k€, i.e. 26.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

593 856 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

593 856 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

201 995 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

231 826 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

158 086 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

34.0%

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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 72%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 21.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.328%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

71.58%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

21.84%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.007

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

49.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.33 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.38
Q3: 31.47
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (0.33) 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
71.58% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 10.84%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.68%
Excellent +28 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (71.6%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.01 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.42 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (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 353.22. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

353.22

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

1.909

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
353.22 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 139.01
Med: 200.84
Q3: 356.04
Good +46 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (353.22) 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
1.91x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.76x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING (1.9x) 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: 142 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 122 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 115 days of revenue, i.e. 189 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

188 917 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

142 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

115 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING 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 GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING is estimated at 389 353 € (range 140 453€ - 895 060€). With an EBITDA of 201 995€, 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 2017
107 transactions
140k€ 389k€ 895k€
389 353 € Range: 140 453€ - 895 060€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
201 995 € × 2.6x
Estimation 522 897 €
191 044€ - 1 197 869€
Revenue Multiple 30%
593 856 € × 0.23x
Estimation 134 173 €
55 246€ - 233 348€
Net Income Multiple 20%
158 086 € × 2.8x
Estimation 438 266 €
141 789€ - 1 130 606€
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...).

Similar companies (Études de marché et sondages)

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Frequently asked questions about GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING

What is the revenue of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING ?

The revenue of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING in 2017 is 594 k€.

Is GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING profitable?

Yes, GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING generated a net profit of 158 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING ?

The headquarters of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING is located in LAINVILLE-EN-VEXIN (78440), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING ?

The tax return of GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING 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 GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING operate?

GLOBAL SQUARE CONSULTING 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.