HESTER COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HESTER COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 1.5 M€. 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 - HESTER COMMUNICATION (SIREN 444317374)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue N/C 1 539 942 € 2 137 809 € 1 078 065 € 827 071 € 2 078 811 € 1 698 022 € 1 452 925 € 1 720 184 € 1 671 332 €
Net income 39 161 € 391 206 € -168 281 € -119 522 € -113 851 € 5 011 € 24 047 € 24 933 € 33 776 € 72 733 €
EBITDA N/C 213 262 € -234 404 € -219 594 € -182 030 € -104 094 € -74 125 € -49 313 € -243 758 € -61 682 €
Net margin N/C 25.4% -7.9% -11.1% -13.8% 0.2% 1.4% 1.7% 2.0% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, HESTER COMMUNICATION generates positive net income of 39 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2015-2024: 73 k€ -> 39 k€.

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

39 161 €

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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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

0.0%

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

28.288%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.58
Q3: 34.46
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of HESTER COMMUNICATION (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
28.29% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.36%
Q3: 62.45%
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of HESTER COMMUNICATION (28.3%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.6 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of HESTER COMMUNICATION (0.00) 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 139.45. 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

139.447

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
139.45 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 140.42
Med: 242.49
Q3: 476.09
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of HESTER COMMUNICATION (139.45) 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
0.0x 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.29x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of HESTER COMMUNICATION (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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HESTER COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 23 846€ to 174 234€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
23k€ 112k€ 174k€
112 059 € Range: 23 846€ - 174 234€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 HESTER COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of HESTER COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of HESTER COMMUNICATION in 2023 is 1.5 M€.

Is HESTER COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, HESTER COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of HESTER COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of HESTER COMMUNICATION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of HESTER COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of HESTER COMMUNICATION 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 HESTER COMMUNICATION operate?

HESTER COMMUNICATION 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.