GQ CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GQ CONSULTING is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in VERSAILLES (78000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 42 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - GQ CONSULTING (SIREN 507515450)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C 42 500 € 73 500 €
Net income -1 567 € -2 798 € -5 395 € 19 556 € 41 558 €
EBITDA -1 567 € -2 799 € -5 390 € 23 012 € 52 158 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C 46.0% 56.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, GQ CONSULTING records a net loss of 2 k€. This deficit will reduce equity on the balance sheet.

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-1 567 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 567 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 567 €

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Assets

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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 ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.585%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

96.586%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-1.514

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.58 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.89
Q3: 62.77
Good

In 2020, the debt ratio of GQ CONSULTING (1.58) 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
96.59% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 5.0%
Med: 31.98%
Q3: 61.59%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of GQ CONSULTING (96.6%) 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
-1.51 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.64 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of GQ CONSULTING (-1.51) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 5311.11. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

5311.107

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
5311.11 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.85
Med: 241.35
Q3: 450.67
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of GQ CONSULTING (5311.11) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.09x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of GQ CONSULTING (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 470 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 470 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

470 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GQ CONSULTING in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

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Frequently asked questions about GQ CONSULTING

What is the revenue of GQ CONSULTING ?

The revenue of GQ CONSULTING in 2017 is 42 k€.

Is GQ CONSULTING profitable?

GQ CONSULTING recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of GQ CONSULTING ?

The headquarters of GQ CONSULTING is located in VERSAILLES (78000), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of GQ CONSULTING ?

The tax return of GQ 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 GQ CONSULTING operate?

GQ CONSULTING operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.