PAIE DIRECTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAIE DIRECTE is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in LYON (69003), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 351 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 - PAIE DIRECTE (SIREN 878131523)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 351 479 € 276 761 € 303 485 € 275 205 € 133 415 € 4 380 €
Net income 14 487 € -13 339 € 17 952 € 17 415 € 14 185 € -473 €
EBITDA 19 317 € -13 313 € 27 860 € 24 377 € 20 265 € -456 €
Net margin 4.1% -4.8% 5.9% 6.3% 10.6% -10.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PAIE DIRECTE achieves revenue of 351 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +140.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +27% (277 k€ -> 351 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 351 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 19 k€, representing 5.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 4.1% 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

351 479 €

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

351 479 €

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

19 317 €

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

19 316 €

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

14 487 €

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

5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 229%. 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 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.1% 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

229.238%

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

15.722%

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

4.122%

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

3.663

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
229.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PAIE DIRECTE (229.24) 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
15.72% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PAIE DIRECTE (15.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
3.66 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PAIE DIRECTE (3.66) 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 206.63. 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

206.631

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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
206.63 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PAIE DIRECTE (206.63) 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: 0.27x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of PAIE DIRECTE (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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Overall, WCR represents 63 days of revenue, i.e. 62 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +234%, 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

61 818 €

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

35 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

52 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

63 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PAIE DIRECTE in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of PAIE DIRECTE is estimated at 130 672 € (range 56 186€ - 192 904€). With an EBITDA of 19 317€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2024
69 tx
56k€ 130k€ 192k€
130 672 € Range: 56 186€ - 192 904€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
19 317 € × 4.3x
Estimation 82 258 €
16 354€ - 131 698€
Revenue Multiple 30%
351 479 € × 0.66x
Estimation 231 590 €
134 778€ - 256 082€
Net Income Multiple 20%
14 487 € × 6.9x
Estimation 100 330 €
37 882€ - 251 154€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 PAIE DIRECTE

What is the revenue of PAIE DIRECTE ?

The revenue of PAIE DIRECTE in 2024 is 351 k€.

Is PAIE DIRECTE profitable?

Yes, PAIE DIRECTE generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PAIE DIRECTE ?

The headquarters of PAIE DIRECTE is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PAIE DIRECTE ?

The tax return of PAIE DIRECTE 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 PAIE DIRECTE operate?

PAIE DIRECTE 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.