GMS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GMS is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in BESANCON (25000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 214 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - GMS (SIREN 752109280)
Indicator 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 213 667 € 292 100 € 167 607 € 176 763 € 97 677 €
Net income 432 281 € 250 144 € 48 785 € 42 176 € 42 698 €
EBITDA 13 941 € -31 389 € 14 861 € 15 272 € 2 531 €
Net margin 202.3% 85.6% 29.1% 23.9% 43.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, GMS achieves revenue of 214 k€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.9%. Significant drop of -27% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 212 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 6.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +17.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 432 k€, i.e. 202.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

213 667 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

212 256 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

13 941 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

13 066 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

432 281 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 97%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 155.5% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.552%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

97.394%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

155.466%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.058

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

74.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
GMS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.55 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.73
Q3: 105.57
Good -46 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of GMS (1.55) 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
97.39% 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 7.74%
Med: 49.44%
Q3: 87.29%
Excellent +38 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of GMS (97.4%) 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
0.06 years 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: -0.04 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.17 years
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of GMS (0.06) 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 7616.27. 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 4.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

7616.275

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

4.117

Liquidity indicators evolution
GMS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7616.27 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 99.39
Med: 452.65
Q3: 2886.83
Excellent +52 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of GMS (7616.27) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
4.12x 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: -59.6x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of GMS (4.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 839 days of revenue, i.e. 498 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2023, WCR increased by +7066%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

497 793 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

32 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

839 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GMS

Positioning of GMS in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 77 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of GMS is estimated at 623 734 € (range 278 529€ - 1 138 819€). With an EBITDA of 13 941€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (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 2023
77 tx
278k€ 623k€ 1138k€
623 734 € Range: 278 529€ - 1 138 819€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 941 € × 5.5x
Estimation 77 003 €
38 451€ - 107 087€
Revenue Multiple 30%
213 667 € × 0.50x
Estimation 107 368 €
71 748€ - 167 728€
Net Income Multiple 20%
432 281 € × 6.4x
Estimation 2 765 112 €
1 188 900€ - 5 174 788€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 77 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 GMS

What is the revenue of GMS ?

The revenue of GMS in 2023 is 214 k€.

Is GMS profitable?

Yes, GMS generated a net profit of 432 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of GMS ?

The headquarters of GMS is located in BESANCON (25000), in the department Doubs.

Where to find the tax return of GMS ?

The tax return of GMS 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 GMS operate?

GMS operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.