LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in PARIS (75003), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 271 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 SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS (SIREN 326300076)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 271 004 € 308 233 € 271 217 € 329 922 € 338 578 €
Net income 19 211 € 573 € -52 959 € -332 € 8 603 €
EBITDA 32 505 € 8 057 € -46 183 € 709 € 2 558 €
Net margin 7.1% 0.2% -19.5% -0.1% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS achieves revenue of 271 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -5.4%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (18 k€), gross margin stands at 253 k€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 12.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 7.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

271 004 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

252 903 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

32 505 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 750 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

19 211 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 68%. 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 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.5% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

30.746%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

67.773%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

11.522%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

1.986

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

55.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
30.75 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.03
Med: 18.11
Q3: 87.78
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUS... (30.75) 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
67.77% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 11.68%
Med: 34.36%
Q3: 55.51%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUS... (67.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.99 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.5 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUS... (1.99) 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 234.84. 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 3.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

234.838

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

3.083

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
234.84 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 143.99
Med: 218.85
Q3: 346.3
Good

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUS... (234.84) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
3.08x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.53x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUS... (3.1x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 43 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-33%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

42 848 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

44 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

50 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS is estimated at 122 641 € (range 71 608€ - 254 284€). With an EBITDA of 32 505€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2020
61 tx
71k€ 122k€ 254k€
122 641 € Range: 71 608€ - 254 284€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 505 € × 3.5x
Estimation 115 212 €
74 790€ - 264 317€
Revenue Multiple 30%
271 004 € × 0.62x
Estimation 166 718 €
88 363€ - 282 314€
Net Income Multiple 20%
19 211 € × 3.9x
Estimation 75 102 €
38 523€ - 187 159€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS

What is the revenue of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS ?

The revenue of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS in 2020 is 271 k€.

Is LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS profitable?

Yes, LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS ?

The headquarters of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS ?

The tax return of LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS 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 SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS operate?

LES SUCCES C BOUDET R DUSSAIX ESSAYEURS operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.