MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS is a French company founded 70 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 661 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (SIREN 562090290)
Indicator 2024 2017 2016
Revenue 661 008 € 17 054 799 € 17 621 813 €
Net income 155 326 € 2 692 117 € 2 478 339 €
EBITDA -2 908 523 € 1 764 376 € 1 476 979 €
Net margin 23.5% 15.8% 14.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS achieves revenue of 661 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -33.7%). Significant drop of -96% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (561 €), gross margin stands at 660 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 -2.9 M€, representing -440.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-96%), EBITDA varies by -265%, reducing margin by 450.4 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 155 k€, i.e. 23.5% 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

661 008 €

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

660 447 €

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

-2 908 523 €

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

-891 226 €

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

155 326 €

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

-440.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 95%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 35.3% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.799%

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

95.008%

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

35.335%

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

1.907

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

78.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.8 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.6
Q3: 89.53
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (0.80) 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
95.01% 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 11.56%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (95.0%) 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
1.91 years 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (1.91) 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 1155.74. 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

1155.739

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

-1.737

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1155.74 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: 116.68
Med: 458.4
Q3: 2174.13
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (1155.74) 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
-1.74x 2024
2016
2017
2024
Q1: -45.52x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.86x
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS (-1.7x) 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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 14 days. The gap of 38 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 (-190 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-103%), freeing up cash.

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

-349 647 €

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

52 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

14 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

0 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

-190 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS

Positioning of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS is estimated at 740 495 € (range 274 217€ - 1 893 126€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (conservative valuation). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
103 transactions
274k€ 740k€ 1893k€
740 495 € Range: 274 217€ - 1 893 126€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
661 008 € × 0.38x
Estimation 249 609 €
118 971€ - 504 123€
Net Income Multiple 20%
155 326 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 476 827 €
507 088€ - 3 976 633€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS

What is the revenue of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS ?

The revenue of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS in 2024 is 661 k€.

Is MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS profitable?

Yes, MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS generated a net profit of 155 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS ?

The headquarters of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS ?

The tax return of MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS 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 MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS operate?

MONTESQUIEU PARTICIPATIONS operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.