IDES CONSULTING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

IDES CONSULTING is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 434 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 - IDES CONSULTING (SIREN 492989991)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 433 587 € 569 416 € 478 874 € 796 367 €
Net income 3 455 € 26 014 € -48 619 € 44 453 €
EBITDA -39 432 € 38 495 € -28 283 € 23 544 €
Net margin 0.8% 4.6% -10.2% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, IDES CONSULTING achieves revenue of 434 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2019 (CAGR: -18.3%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 434 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 -39 k€, representing -9.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by -202%, reducing margin by 15.9 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 3 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

433 587 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

433 587 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-39 432 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

11 077 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 455 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-9.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 48%. 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 9.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.124%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

48.397%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

2.427%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

9.596

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

7.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.12 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.77
Q3: 44.69
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of IDES CONSULTING (27.12) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
48.4% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 4.45%
Med: 35.56%
Q3: 66.12%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of IDES CONSULTING (48.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
9.6 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.52 years
Watch +51 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of IDES CONSULTING (9.60) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 164.40. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

164.4

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-3.157

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
164.4 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 138.61
Med: 249.95
Q3: 494.4
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of IDES CONSULTING (164.40) 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
-3.16x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.43x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of IDES CONSULTING (-3.2x) 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: 242 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 155 days. The gap of 87 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 211 days of revenue, i.e. 254 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-21%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

253 826 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

242 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

155 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

211 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
IDES CONSULTING

Positioning of IDES CONSULTING in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of IDES CONSULTING is estimated at 101 268 € (range 32 401€ - 171 285€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
98 tx
32k€ 101k€ 171k€
101 268 € Range: 32 401€ - 171 285€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
433 587 € × 0.36x
Estimation 157 602 €
51 751€ - 266 671€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 455 € × 4.9x
Estimation 16 769 €
3 376€ - 28 208€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 IDES CONSULTING

What is the revenue of IDES CONSULTING ?

The revenue of IDES CONSULTING in 2019 is 434 k€.

Is IDES CONSULTING profitable?

Yes, IDES CONSULTING generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of IDES CONSULTING ?

The headquarters of IDES CONSULTING is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of IDES CONSULTING ?

The tax return of IDES 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 IDES CONSULTING operate?

IDES CONSULTING operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.