PIECE OF ADVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PIECE OF ADVICE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in ROUBAIX (59100), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 88 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 - PIECE OF ADVICE (SIREN 530543974)
Indicator 2025 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017
Revenue 87 727 € 100 221 € 99 416 € 86 356 € 66 395 € 86 152 € 55 821 €
Net income 175 € 9 407 € -3 416 € -98 € 1 192 € -156 € -8 168 €
EBITDA 3 567 € 9 863 € -4 498 € -885 € 1 501 € 7 087 € -10 156 €
Net margin 0.2% 9.4% -3.4% -0.1% 1.8% -0.2% -14.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, PIECE OF ADVICE achieves revenue of 88 k€. Over the period 2017-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Significant drop of -12% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 88 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 4 k€, representing 4.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-12%), EBITDA varies by -64%, reducing margin by 5.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 175 €, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

87 727 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

87 727 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

3 567 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 143 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

175 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 90%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

7.472%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

89.649%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

7.716%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

1.531

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.47 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.23
Q3: 41.42
Average

In 2025, the debt ratio of PIECE OF ADVICE (7.47) 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
89.65% 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 8.49%
Med: 48.29%
Q3: 82.38%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of PIECE OF ADVICE (89.7%) 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
1.53 years 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.55 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of PIECE OF ADVICE (1.53) 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 2729.70. 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 20.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

2729.701

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

20.325

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2729.7 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: 148.71
Med: 349.94
Q3: 1214.97
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of PIECE OF ADVICE (2729.70) 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
20.32x 2025
2022
2024
2025
Q1: -0.3x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.62x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of PIECE OF ADVICE (20.3x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 25 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2025, WCR increased by +72%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

24 712 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

45 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PIECE OF ADVICE in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (35 transactions). This range of 8 828€ to 40 976€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
8k€ 15k€ 40k€
15 820 € Range: 8 828€ - 40 976€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 35 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 PIECE OF ADVICE

What is the revenue of PIECE OF ADVICE ?

The revenue of PIECE OF ADVICE in 2025 is 88 k€.

Is PIECE OF ADVICE profitable?

Yes, PIECE OF ADVICE generated a net profit of 175€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of PIECE OF ADVICE ?

The headquarters of PIECE OF ADVICE is located in ROUBAIX (59100), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of PIECE OF ADVICE ?

The tax return of PIECE OF 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 PIECE OF ADVICE operate?

PIECE OF 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.