PHOENIX ADVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PHOENIX ADVICE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 519 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - PHOENIX ADVICE (SIREN 520522004)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015
Revenue 519 080 € 544 540 € 698 325 € 329 785 € 280 804 €
Net income 1 088 687 € 705 862 € -486 975 € 48 607 € 63 502 €
EBITDA 224 053 € 168 929 € 195 229 € 81 095 € 31 867 €
Net margin 209.7% 129.6% -69.7% 14.7% 22.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, PHOENIX ADVICE achieves revenue of 519 k€. Over the period 2015-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.1%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 519 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 224 k€, representing 43.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 209.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

519 080 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

519 080 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

224 053 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

230 172 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 088 687 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

43.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 94%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 233.6% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.712%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

93.771%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

233.574%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.045

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

66.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
PHOENIX ADVICE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.71 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.56
Q3: 57.97
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of PHOENIX ADVICE (1.71) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
93.77% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 5.51%
Med: 38.11%
Q3: 73.12%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of PHOENIX ADVICE (93.8%) 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
0.04 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.94 years
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of PHOENIX ADVICE (0.04) 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 508.15. 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 183.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

508.151

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

183.017

Liquidity indicators evolution
PHOENIX ADVICE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
508.15 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 139.95
Med: 286.59
Q3: 705.54
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of PHOENIX ADVICE (508.15) 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
183.02x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.11x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of PHOENIX ADVICE (183.0x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. The gap of 48 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 12 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2020, WCR increased by +154%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

17 140 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

57 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

9 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PHOENIX ADVICE

Positioning of PHOENIX ADVICE in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of PHOENIX ADVICE is estimated at 1 521 532 € (range 662 698€ - 3 565 013€). With an EBITDA of 224 053€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.45x (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 2020
53 tx
662k€ 1521k€ 3565k€
1 521 532 € Range: 662 698€ - 3 565 013€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
224 053 € × 4.6x
Estimation 1 021 547 €
623 590€ - 1 649 431€
Revenue Multiple 30%
519 080 € × 0.45x
Estimation 235 460 €
104 213€ - 281 246€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 088 687 € × 4.3x
Estimation 4 700 605 €
1 598 196€ - 13 279 622€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 PHOENIX ADVICE

What is the revenue of PHOENIX ADVICE ?

The revenue of PHOENIX ADVICE in 2020 is 519 k€.

Is PHOENIX ADVICE profitable?

Yes, PHOENIX ADVICE generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of PHOENIX ADVICE ?

The headquarters of PHOENIX ADVICE is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PHOENIX ADVICE ?

The tax return of PHOENIX ADVICE 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 PHOENIX ADVICE operate?

PHOENIX ADVICE 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.