OCCURRENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OCCURRENCE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 3.7 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 - OCCURRENCE (SIREN 401197934)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 712 967 € 3 467 426 € 3 098 979 € 3 158 307 € 3 202 322 €
Net income 463 291 € 400 195 € 115 259 € 412 268 € 296 453 €
EBITDA 553 035 € 261 843 € 27 256 € 200 971 € 275 751 €
Net margin 12.5% 11.5% 3.7% 13.1% 9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, OCCURRENCE achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +3.0%). Vs 2019: +7%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.7 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 553 k€, representing 14.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.3 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 463 k€, i.e. 12.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 712 967 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 712 967 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

553 035 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

508 233 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

463 291 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

14.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 60%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.4% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

14.137%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

59.922%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

16.354%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.582

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

27.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
OCCURRENCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.14 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.28
Q3: 51.48
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of OCCURRENCE (14.14) 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
59.92% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 8.76%
Med: 34.37%
Q3: 60.37%
Good

In 2021, the financial autonomy of OCCURRENCE (59.9%) 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
0.58 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.28 years
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of OCCURRENCE (0.58) 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 440.62. 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 9.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

440.617

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

9.464

Liquidity indicators evolution
OCCURRENCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
440.62 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 134.87
Med: 229.76
Q3: 387.59
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of OCCURRENCE (440.62) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
9.46x 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.59x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of OCCURRENCE (9.5x) 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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 46 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 21 days of revenue, i.e. 212 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-72%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

212 122 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

72 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

46 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

21 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
OCCURRENCE

Positioning of OCCURRENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of OCCURRENCE is estimated at 1 224 356 € (range 448 256€ - 2 740 166€). With an EBITDA of 553 035€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2021
107 transactions
448k€ 1224k€ 2740k€
1 224 356 € Range: 448 256€ - 2 740 166€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
553 035 € × 2.6x
Estimation 1 431 621 €
523 054€ - 3 279 604€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 712 967 € × 0.23x
Estimation 838 892 €
345 413€ - 1 458 960€
Net Income Multiple 20%
463 291 € × 2.8x
Estimation 1 284 395 €
415 531€ - 3 313 383€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 OCCURRENCE

What is the revenue of OCCURRENCE ?

The revenue of OCCURRENCE in 2021 is 3.7 M€.

Is OCCURRENCE profitable?

Yes, OCCURRENCE generated a net profit of 463 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of OCCURRENCE ?

The headquarters of OCCURRENCE is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of OCCURRENCE ?

The tax return of OCCURRENCE 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 OCCURRENCE operate?

OCCURRENCE operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.