INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in BEZONS (95870), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 113 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 - INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES (SIREN 302639703)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C N/C N/C N/C 113 089 € 722 140 € 2 562 118 € 3 681 386 € 3 730 920 €
Net income 285 521 € -22 905 € -48 227 € -228 918 € -327 147 € 2 410 186 € -5 871 959 € -5 508 536 € -9 039 672 €
EBITDA 129 904 € -35 760 € -28 025 € -168 283 € -12 531 € -574 175 € -1 460 239 € 46 533 € -100 124 €
Net margin N/C N/C N/C N/C -289.3% 333.8% -229.2% -149.6% -242.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES generates positive net income of 286 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax.

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

129 904 €

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

376 255 €

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

285 521 €

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

76.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 42%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 63%. 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 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.2% 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

41.683%

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

62.764%

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

23.177%

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

2.43

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

0.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
41.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.02
Q3: 34.22
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECH... (41.68) 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
62.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.11%
Med: 39.42%
Q3: 65.91%
Good +47 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECH... (62.8%) 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
2.43 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.41 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECH... (2.43) 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 904.19. 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

904.194

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
904.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.9
Med: 219.42
Q3: 420.98
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECH... (904.19) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.73x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECH... (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: 584 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 584 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

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

584 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 INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES is estimated at 466 357 € (range 160 925€ - 1 133 682€). With an EBITDA of 129 904€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
107 transactions
160k€ 466k€ 1133k€
466 357 € Range: 160 925€ - 1 133 682€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
129 904 € × 2.6x
Estimation 336 278 €
122 862€ - 770 356€
Net Income Multiple 20%
285 521 € × 2.8x
Estimation 791 558 €
256 087€ - 2 042 000€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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...).

Similar companies (Études de marché et sondages)

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Frequently asked questions about INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES

What is the revenue of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES ?

The revenue of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES in 2020 is 113 k€.

Is INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES profitable?

Yes, INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES generated a net profit of 286 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES ?

The headquarters of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES is located in BEZONS (95870), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES ?

The tax return of INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES 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 INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES operate?

INSTITUT FRANCAIS DE RECHERCHES operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.