PL DEVELOPMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PL DEVELOPMENT is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in MEUDON (92190), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 571 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 - PL DEVELOPMENT (SIREN 489718775)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 570 638 € 272 534 € 241 341 €
Net income 44 439 € 464 139 € 1 373 757 €
EBITDA 73 435 € -6 682 € -127 925 €
Net margin 7.8% 170.3% 569.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, PL DEVELOPMENT achieves revenue of 571 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +53.8%. Vs 2017, growth of +109% (273 k€ -> 571 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 571 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 73 k€, representing 12.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.3 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 44 k€, i.e. 7.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

570 638 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

570 638 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

73 435 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

68 180 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

44 439 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 88%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.396%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

88.166%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

8.709%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.152

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

71.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
PL DEVELOPMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.4 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.48
Q3: 43.96
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of PL DEVELOPMENT (0.40) 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
88.17% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.8%
Med: 39.4%
Q3: 72.72%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of PL DEVELOPMENT (88.2%) 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
0.15 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of PL DEVELOPMENT (0.15) 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 756.97. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

756.974

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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
PL DEVELOPMENT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
756.97 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 134.77
Med: 263.86
Q3: 637.17
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of PL DEVELOPMENT (756.97) 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 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.32x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of PL DEVELOPMENT (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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-124 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-41%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-196 745 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

24 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

10 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-124 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PL DEVELOPMENT

Positioning of PL DEVELOPMENT in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of PL DEVELOPMENT is estimated at 206 963 € (range 100 596€ - 446 059€). With an EBITDA of 73 435€, the sector multiple of 3.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2018
69 tx
100k€ 206k€ 446k€
206 963 € Range: 100 596€ - 446 059€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
73 435 € × 3.1x
Estimation 230 908 €
103 546€ - 519 460€
Revenue Multiple 30%
570 638 € × 0.33x
Estimation 190 537 €
114 914€ - 321 927€
Net Income Multiple 20%
44 439 € × 3.9x
Estimation 171 743 €
71 744€ - 448 759€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 PL DEVELOPMENT

What is the revenue of PL DEVELOPMENT ?

The revenue of PL DEVELOPMENT in 2018 is 571 k€.

Is PL DEVELOPMENT profitable?

Yes, PL DEVELOPMENT generated a net profit of 44 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of PL DEVELOPMENT ?

The headquarters of PL DEVELOPMENT is located in MEUDON (92190), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of PL DEVELOPMENT ?

The tax return of PL DEVELOPMENT 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 PL DEVELOPMENT operate?

PL DEVELOPMENT 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.