LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.5 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 - LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (SIREN 408165157)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 528 428 € 13 610 600 € 15 090 836 € 11 968 113 € 11 099 691 € 17 613 563 € 18 158 496 € 20 921 616 € 22 314 742 €
Net income 1 587 967 € 1 020 110 € 347 779 € -2 557 718 € -4 812 231 € 1 847 970 € 1 097 465 € -495 430 € -1 118 968 €
EBITDA -465 726 € -144 922 € -445 772 € 21 684 € -4 197 124 € -117 747 € -119 901 € 135 981 € 944 863 €
Net margin 10.9% 7.5% 2.3% -21.4% -43.4% 10.5% 6.0% -2.4% -5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS achieves revenue of 14.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.2%). Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 14.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -466 k€, representing -3.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+7%), EBITDA varies by -221%, reducing margin by 2.1 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 1.6 M€, i.e. 10.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

14 528 428 €

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

14 528 428 €

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

-465 726 €

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

-433 988 €

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

1 587 967 €

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

-3.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

4.58%

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

19.401%

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

8.222%

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

0.062

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (4.58) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
19.4% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (19.4%) 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
0.06 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (0.06) 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 167.38. 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

167.383

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

-0.008

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
167.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (167.38) 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
-0.01x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS (-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: 82 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 111 days of revenue, i.e. 4.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +49%, requiring additional financing.

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

4 476 499 €

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

82 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

81 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

111 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS is estimated at 7 055 820 € (range 2 975 062€ - 14 893 758€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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
63 tx
2975k€ 7055k€ 14893k€
7 055 820 € Range: 2 975 062€ - 14 893 758€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
14 528 428 € × 0.68x
Estimation 9 885 073 €
3 768 001€ - 18 377 467€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 587 967 € × 1.8x
Estimation 2 811 941 €
1 785 655€ - 9 668 195€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 (Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès)

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Frequently asked questions about LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS

What is the revenue of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS ?

The revenue of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS in 2024 is 14.5 M€.

Is LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS profitable?

Yes, LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS ?

The headquarters of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS ?

The tax return of LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS 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 ECHOS SOLUTIONS operate?

LES ECHOS SOLUTIONS operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.