LA CONVERSATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA CONVERSATION is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.7 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 - LA CONVERSATION (SIREN 542021373)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 731 021 € 414 805 € N/C 249 890 € 1 149 283 € 1 612 030 € 1 505 762 € 1 422 599 €
Net income -138 943 € -1 119 426 € 218 485 € -137 013 € 35 689 € 225 874 € 125 465 € 110 526 €
EBITDA 500 780 € -730 238 € N/C -177 064 € 200 382 € 490 558 € 371 028 € 358 032 €
Net margin -5.1% -269.9% N/C -54.8% 3.1% 14.0% 8.3% 7.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA CONVERSATION achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +558% (415 k€ -> 2.7 M€). After deducting consumption (67 k€), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 501 k€, representing 18.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +194.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -139 k€ (-5.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 731 021 €

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

2 663 665 €

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

500 780 €

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

7 587 €

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

-138 943 €

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

18.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -4944%. 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 -2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 11.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 12.7% 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

-4944.237%

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

-1.651%

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

12.704%

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

11.288

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

86.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-4944.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 27.86
Q3: 134.48
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA CONVERSATION (-4944.24) 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
-1.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.15%
Med: 30.4%
Q3: 60.1%
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA CONVERSATION (-1.6%) 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
11.29 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: -0.07 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 4.74 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA CONVERSATION (11.29) 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 56.41. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 27.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

56.405

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

27.174

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
56.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 68.47
Med: 157.0
Q3: 342.55
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA CONVERSATION (56.41) 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
27.17x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.5x
Q3: 11.71x
Excellent +50 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA CONVERSATION (27.2x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 141 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 141 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-10 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), freeing up cash.

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

-74 120 €

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

141 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

2 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

-10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA CONVERSATION

Positioning of LA CONVERSATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 99 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LA CONVERSATION is estimated at 2 050 833 € (range 625 900€ - 3 849 046€). With an EBITDA of 500 780€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (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
99 tx
625k€ 2050k€ 3849k€
2 050 833 € Range: 625 900€ - 3 849 046€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
500 780 € × 4.8x
Estimation 2 391 117 €
558 709€ - 4 118 257€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 731 021 € × 0.54x
Estimation 1 483 694 €
737 886€ - 3 400 364€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 99 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 LA CONVERSATION

What is the revenue of LA CONVERSATION ?

The revenue of LA CONVERSATION in 2024 is 2.7 M€.

Is LA CONVERSATION profitable?

LA CONVERSATION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA CONVERSATION ?

The headquarters of LA CONVERSATION is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LA CONVERSATION ?

The tax return of LA CONVERSATION 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 LA CONVERSATION operate?

LA CONVERSATION operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.