NORTH CONSULTING GROUP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NORTH CONSULTING GROUP is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in WASQUEHAL (59290), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.1 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 - NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (SIREN 420006413)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 5 058 747 € 5 850 915 € 5 798 843 € 5 389 890 € 4 449 309 € 5 009 704 € 5 015 765 € 4 427 142 € 4 576 551 € 4 937 530 € 5 088 024 €
Net income -28 848 € -79 200 € 311 546 € 244 060 € -188 799 € 171 191 € 242 546 € 131 820 € 34 833 € 45 142 € -88 221 €
EBITDA -212 973 € -61 715 € 439 464 € 299 932 € -232 555 € 250 745 € 425 355 € 189 590 € 39 185 € 55 902 € -167 836 €
Net margin -0.6% -1.4% 5.4% 4.5% -4.2% 3.4% 4.8% 3.0% 0.8% 0.9% -1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, NORTH CONSULTING GROUP achieves revenue of 5.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.1%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (23 k€), gross margin stands at 5.0 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 -213 k€, representing -4.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-14%), EBITDA varies by -245%, reducing margin by 3.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -29 k€ (-0.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

5 058 747 €

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

5 036 217 €

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

-212 973 €

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

-269 284 €

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

-28 848 €

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

-4.2%

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Liabilities

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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 49%. 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 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

4.137%

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

48.956%

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

0.543%

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

1.942

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

24.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
NORTH CONSULTING GROUP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (4.14) 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
48.96% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (49.0%) 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
1.94 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (1.94) 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 186.99. 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

186.988

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
NORTH CONSULTING GROUP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
186.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (186.99) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP (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: 77 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 629 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2013-2024, WCR increased by +29%, 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

629 460 €

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

77 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

51 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

45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NORTH CONSULTING GROUP

Positioning of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP is estimated at 811 997 € (range 435 555€ - 1 483 239€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
215 transactions
435k€ 811k€ 1483k€
811 997 € Range: 435 555€ - 1 483 239€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
5 058 747 € × 0.16x = 811 998 €
Range: 435 556€ - 1 483 240€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)

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Frequently asked questions about NORTH CONSULTING GROUP

What is the revenue of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP ?

The revenue of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP in 2024 is 5.1 M€.

Is NORTH CONSULTING GROUP profitable?

NORTH CONSULTING GROUP recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP ?

The headquarters of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP is located in WASQUEHAL (59290), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP ?

The tax return of NORTH CONSULTING GROUP 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 NORTH CONSULTING GROUP operate?

NORTH CONSULTING GROUP operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.