LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 150 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 - LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (SIREN 445090947)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 150 231 € 29 330 € 713 205 € 1 608 546 € 850 942 € 1 730 423 € 1 118 815 €
Net income 7 442 € -268 729 € -76 626 € 20 207 € -35 564 € 24 602 € 32 785 €
EBITDA -7 960 € -305 175 € -71 347 € 24 503 € -31 021 € 36 426 € 43 863 €
Net margin 5.0% -916.2% -10.7% 1.3% -4.2% 1.4% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT achieves revenue of 150 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2021 (CAGR: -28.4%). Vs 2020, growth of +412% (29 k€ -> 150 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 150 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 -8 k€, representing -5.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +1035.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 5.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

150 231 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

150 231 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-7 960 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-234 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 442 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -328%. 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 -6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-327.955%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

-5.825%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-0.105%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-706.714

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

19.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-327.95 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.36
Q3: 54.01
Excellent

In 2021, the debt ratio of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (-327.95) 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
-5.83% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 5.56%
Med: 32.86%
Q3: 62.33%
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (-5.8%) 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
-706.71 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Excellent -23 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (-706.71) 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 855.26. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

855.263

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-23.794

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
855.26 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 141.25
Med: 246.85
Q3: 433.77
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (855.26) 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
-23.79x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.28x
Watch

In 2021, the interest coverage of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT (-23.8x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 1141 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. The gap of 1080 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-68 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-143%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-28 218 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

1141 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

61 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT 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 17 481€ to 57 881€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
17k€ 40k€ 57k€
40 656 € Range: 17 481€ - 57 881€
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...).

Similar companies (Conseil en relations publiques et communication)

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Frequently asked questions about LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT

What is the revenue of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT ?

The revenue of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT in 2021 is 150 k€.

Is LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT profitable?

Yes, LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT ?

The headquarters of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT ?

The tax return of LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT 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 LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT operate?

LES CLES DE L'EVENEMENT 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.