PIERSON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PIERSON is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire . Based in NICE (06100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 310 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 - PIERSON (SIREN 808005268)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 309 648 € 166 704 €
Net income 31 817 € 918 €
EBITDA 99 592 € 43 495 €
Net margin 10.3% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, PIERSON achieves revenue of 310 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +86% (167 k€ -> 310 k€). After deducting consumption (9 k€), gross margin stands at 301 k€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 100 k€, representing 32.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.1 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 32 k€, i.e. 10.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

309 648 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

300 942 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

99 592 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

44 190 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

31 817 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

32.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1310%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 27.7% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1309.731%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

6.284%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

27.695%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

5.934

Solvency indicators evolution
PIERSON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1309.73 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 33.19
Q3: 155.2
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of PIERSON (1309.73) 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
6.28% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 31.87%
Q3: 60.68%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of PIERSON (6.3%) 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
5.93 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.87 years
Q3: 4.97 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of PIERSON (5.93) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 6.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

0.0

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

6.943

Liquidity indicators evolution
PIERSON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 57.08
Med: 119.76
Q3: 257.63
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of PIERSON (0.00) 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
6.94x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.61x
Q3: 9.25x
Good -8 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of PIERSON (6.9x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 95 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 95 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-31 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-26 630 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

95 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PIERSON

Positioning of PIERSON in its sector

Comparison with sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 154 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of PIERSON is estimated at 361 867 € (range 112 855€ - 602 146€). With an EBITDA of 99 592€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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 2017
154 transactions
112k€ 361k€ 602k€
361 867 € Range: 112 855€ - 602 146€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
99 592 € × 5.6x
Estimation 560 020 €
157 664€ - 889 671€
Revenue Multiple 30%
309 648 € × 0.53x
Estimation 163 208 €
75 687€ - 311 434€
Net Income Multiple 20%
31 817 € × 5.2x
Estimation 164 473 €
56 584€ - 319 403€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 154 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 PIERSON

What is the revenue of PIERSON ?

The revenue of PIERSON in 2017 is 310 k€.

Is PIERSON profitable?

Yes, PIERSON generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of PIERSON ?

The headquarters of PIERSON is located in NICE (06100), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of PIERSON ?

The tax return of PIERSON 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 PIERSON operate?

PIERSON operates in the sector Hôtels et hébergement similaire (NAF code 55.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.