HELP CONSEILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HELP CONSEILS is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in LILLEBONNE (76170), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 915 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 - HELP CONSEILS (SIREN 398008805)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 914 832 € 769 148 € 822 893 € 971 917 € 1 034 748 € 999 428 € 985 398 € 815 970 €
Net income 4 467 933 € -39 970 € -73 038 € -72 965 € -1 194 266 € 231 774 € 69 895 € 67 931 €
EBITDA -102 057 € 62 632 € 15 674 € -17 985 € 28 587 € -49 367 € 12 340 € -144 119 €
Net margin 488.4% -5.2% -8.9% -7.5% -115.4% 23.2% 7.1% 8.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HELP CONSEILS achieves revenue of 915 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +1.4%). Vs 2023, growth of +19% (769 k€ -> 915 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 915 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 -102 k€, representing -11.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+19%), EBITDA varies by -263%, reducing margin by 19.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.5 M€, i.e. 488.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

914 832 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

914 832 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-102 057 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-113 169 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 467 933 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-11.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 94%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.7% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.294%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

93.528%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

16.672%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.371

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

15.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.29 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.98
Q3: 41.81
Good -42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of HELP CONSEILS (1.29) 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
93.53% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 38.87%
Q3: 76.44%
Excellent +42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HELP CONSEILS (93.5%) 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
0.37 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of HELP CONSEILS (0.37) 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 1863.68. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

1863.684

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-18.645

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1863.68 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 138.87
Med: 313.12
Q3: 966.61
Excellent +42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HELP CONSEILS (1863.68) 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
-18.64x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of HELP CONSEILS (-18.6x) 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: 121 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 96 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 22 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 535 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

1 359 715 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

121 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

96 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

22 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

535 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HELP CONSEILS

Positioning of HELP CONSEILS in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of HELP CONSEILS is estimated at 12 738 751 € (range 4 883 797€ - 31 383 259€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2024
69 tx
4883k€ 12738k€ 31383k€
12 738 751 € Range: 4 883 797€ - 31 383 259€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
914 832 € × 0.66x
Estimation 602 783 €
350 802€ - 666 532€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 467 933 € × 6.9x
Estimation 30 942 704 €
11 683 290€ - 77 458 352€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 HELP CONSEILS

What is the revenue of HELP CONSEILS ?

The revenue of HELP CONSEILS in 2024 is 915 k€.

Is HELP CONSEILS profitable?

Yes, HELP CONSEILS generated a net profit of 4.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HELP CONSEILS ?

The headquarters of HELP CONSEILS is located in LILLEBONNE (76170), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of HELP CONSEILS ?

The tax return of HELP CONSEILS 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 HELP CONSEILS operate?

HELP CONSEILS 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.