MEILLEURS CANDIDATS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MEILLEURS CANDIDATS is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 282 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (SIREN 853025708)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 281 950 € 252 340 € 208 850 €
Net income 625 € 64 974 € 2 013 €
EBITDA 74 € 79 777 € 2 830 €
Net margin 0.2% 25.7% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, MEILLEURS CANDIDATS achieves revenue of 282 k€. Over the period 2021-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.2%. Vs 2022, growth of +12% (252 k€ -> 282 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 282 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 74 €, representing 0.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+12%), EBITDA varies by -100%, reducing margin by 31.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 625 €, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

281 950 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

281 950 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

74 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

76 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

625 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2233%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 65%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 0.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2232.812%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

65.082%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

0.222%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2232.81 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.57
Q3: 46.63
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (2232.81) 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
65.08% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.34%
Med: 38.51%
Q3: 74.89%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (65.1%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (0.00) 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 101.46. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

101.462

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
101.46 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 139.84
Med: 306.31
Q3: 899.92
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (101.46) 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
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.24x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS (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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-121 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-81%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-94 402 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

20 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-121 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 66 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS is estimated at 54 501 € (range 23 531€ - 86 282€). With an EBITDA of 74€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.63x (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 2023
66 tx
23k€ 54k€ 86k€
54 501 € Range: 23 531€ - 86 282€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
74 € × 4.0x
Estimation 293 €
54€ - 429€
Revenue Multiple 30%
281 950 € × 0.63x
Estimation 178 291 €
76 919€ - 279 423€
Net Income Multiple 20%
625 € × 6.9x
Estimation 4 339 €
2 144€ - 11 205€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 66 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 pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

Compare MEILLEURS CANDIDATS with other companies in the same sector:

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Frequently asked questions about MEILLEURS CANDIDATS

What is the revenue of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS ?

The revenue of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS in 2023 is 282 k€.

Is MEILLEURS CANDIDATS profitable?

Yes, MEILLEURS CANDIDATS generated a net profit of 625€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS ?

The headquarters of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS ?

The tax return of MEILLEURS CANDIDATS 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 MEILLEURS CANDIDATS operate?

MEILLEURS CANDIDATS operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.