Employees: 22 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: GECreation date: 2015-11-18 (10 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrèsLocation: PARIS (75012), Paris
L'ETUDIANT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
L'ETUDIANT is a French company
founded 10 years ago,
specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès.
Based in PARIS (75012),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 47.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, L'ETUDIANT achieves revenue of 47.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 47.0 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 12.3 M€, representing 26.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6.8 M€, i.e. 14.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
47 032 259 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
47 032 259 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
12 284 680 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
10 162 487 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
6 773 009 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
25.8%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 43%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.2% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
3.92%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
43.497%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
16.169%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.147
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.789
0.968
9.159
4.475
3.92
Financial autonomy
35.138
52.473
41.083
43.059
43.497
Repayment capacity
0.077
0.06
0.392
0.17
0.147
Cash flow / Revenue
6.065%
18.087%
23.193%
15.409%
16.169%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.922024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Good-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of L'ETUDIANT (3.92) 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
43.5%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of L'ETUDIANT (43.5%) 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
0.15 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of L'ETUDIANT (0.15) 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 170.74. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
170.735
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.6
Liquidity indicators evolution L'ETUDIANT
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
100.296
106.186
146.891
156.956
170.735
Interest coverage
1.623
0.681
0.489
1.336
0.6
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
170.742024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average+9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of L'ETUDIANT (170.74) 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
0.6x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Good
In 2024, the interest coverage of L'ETUDIANT (0.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
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: 120 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 56 days of revenue, i.e. 7.3 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
7 310 694 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
120 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
104 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
56 j
WCR and payment terms evolution L'ETUDIANT
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
7 696 688 €
-1 586 222 €
8 918 €
-3 423 744 €
7 310 694 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
191
132
213
96
120
Supplier payment term (days)
224
183
230
115
104
Positioning of L'ETUDIANT 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 L'ETUDIANT is estimated at
21 593 524 €
(range 9 735 110€ - 64 071 503€).
With an EBITDA of 12 284 680€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied.
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 value2024
63 tx
9735k€21593k€64071k€
21 593 524 €Range: 9 735 110€ - 64 071 503€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
12 284 680 €×1.6x
Estimation19 189 330 €
9 104 953€ - 75 952 710€
Revenue Multiple30%
47 032 259 €×0.68x
Estimation32 000 524 €
12 197 990€ - 59 492 589€
Net Income Multiple20%
6 773 009 €×1.8x
Estimation11 993 513 €
7 616 188€ - 41 236 858€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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)
Compare L'ETUDIANT with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, L'ETUDIANT generated a net profit of 6.8 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of L'ETUDIANT ?
The headquarters of L'ETUDIANT is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of L'ETUDIANT ?
The tax return of L'ETUDIANT 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 L'ETUDIANT operate?
L'ETUDIANT 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.
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