PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75004), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 3 k€. 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 - PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) (SIREN 425058096)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 499 € 578 € N/C 1 517 € N/C N/C
Net income 297 € -2 093 € 5 043 € -242 € -2 704 € -2 608 €
EBITDA 298 € -1 722 € N/C -1 342 € -2 512 € -2 471 €
Net margin 8.5% -362.1% N/C -16.0% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) achieves revenue of 3 k€. Over the period 2018-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +32.1%. Vs 2020, growth of +505% (578 € -> 3 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3 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 298 €, representing 8.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +306.4 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 297 €, i.e. 8.5% 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

3 499 €

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

3 499 €

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

298 €

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

297 €

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

297 €

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

8.5%

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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 75%. 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 21.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 8.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

13.722%

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

75.361%

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

8.488%

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

21.175

Solvency indicators evolution
PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION)

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
13.72 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.4
Q3: 66.26
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUD... (13.72) 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
75.36% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 10.95%
Med: 35.06%
Q3: 59.74%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUD... (75.4%) 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
21.18 years 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Average +50 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUD... (21.18) 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 633.72. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

633.724

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION)

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
633.72 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 151.2
Med: 231.52
Q3: 390.78
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUD... (633.72) 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
0.0x 2021
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.05x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUD... (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: 9465 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 390 days. The gap of 9075 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 4966 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance.

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

48 264 €

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

9465 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

390 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

4966 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION)

Positioning of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 52 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) is estimated at 581 € (range 331€ - 915€). With an EBITDA of 298€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.44x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
52 tx
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581 € Range: 331€ - 915€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
298 € × 0.5x
Estimation 156 €
151€ - 430€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 499 € × 0.44x
Estimation 1 533 €
784€ - 1 998€
Net Income Multiple 20%
297 € × 0.7x
Estimation 216 €
106€ - 505€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 52 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 (Ingénierie, études techniques)

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Frequently asked questions about PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION)

What is the revenue of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) ?

The revenue of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) in 2021 is 3 k€.

Is PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) profitable?

Yes, PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) generated a net profit of 297€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) ?

The headquarters of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) is located in PARIS (75004), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) ?

The tax return of PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) 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 PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) operate?

PENTEC (PROMOTION ET ETUDES DES NOUVELLES TECHNIQUES D'ECHANGES ET DE COMMUNICATION) operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.