PAPERNEST SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAPERNEST SERVICES is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances. Based in PARIS (75019), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.3 M€. 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 - PAPERNEST SERVICES (SIREN 879409803)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 25 323 537 € 20 351 322 € 22 932 703 € 16 525 769 €
Net income -16 972 € -40 941 € -32 507 € 27 087 €
EBITDA 174 284 € 13 622 € 110 123 € 144 732 €
Net margin -0.1% -0.2% -0.1% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PAPERNEST SERVICES achieves revenue of 25.3 M€. Over the period 2021-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.3%. Vs 2023, growth of +24% (20.4 M€ -> 25.3 M€). After deducting consumption (1 €), gross margin stands at 25.3 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 174 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -17 k€ (-0.1% 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

25 323 537 €

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

25 323 536 €

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

174 284 €

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

-24 380 €

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

-16 972 €

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

0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.5% 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

31.229%

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

54.222%

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

1.542%

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

3.857

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

60.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
31.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.62
Q3: 47.41
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PAPERNEST SERVICES (31.23) 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
54.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.95%
Med: 47.58%
Q3: 76.23%
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PAPERNEST SERVICES (54.2%) 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
3.86 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 1.71 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of PAPERNEST SERVICES (3.86) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 247.97. 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 21.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

247.971

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

21.79

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
247.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 123.9
Med: 243.5
Q3: 572.15
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PAPERNEST SERVICES (247.97) 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
21.79x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.21x
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PAPERNEST SERVICES (21.8x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 4.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2021-2024, WCR increased by +152%, 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

4 660 037 €

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

61 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

67 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

66 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PAPERNEST SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PAPERNEST SERVICES is estimated at 9 461 332 € (range 2 635 738€ - 18 024 295€). With an EBITDA of 174 284€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.98x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
193 transactions
2635k€ 9461k€ 18024k€
9 461 332 € Range: 2 635 738€ - 18 024 295€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
174 284 € × 1.2x
Estimation 210 998 €
54 499€ - 1 076 993€
Revenue Multiple 30%
25 323 537 € × 0.98x
Estimation 24 878 557 €
6 937 805€ - 46 269 802€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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 PAPERNEST SERVICES

What is the revenue of PAPERNEST SERVICES ?

The revenue of PAPERNEST SERVICES in 2024 is 25.3 M€.

Is PAPERNEST SERVICES profitable?

PAPERNEST SERVICES recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PAPERNEST SERVICES ?

The headquarters of PAPERNEST SERVICES is located in PARIS (75019), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PAPERNEST SERVICES ?

The tax return of PAPERNEST SERVICES 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 PAPERNEST SERVICES operate?

PAPERNEST SERVICES operates in the sector Activités des agents et courtiers d'assurances (NAF code 66.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.