Employees: 01 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2001-04-17 (25 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Études de marché et sondagesLocation: BUCHELAY (78200), Yvelines
PRIMELIX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PRIMELIX is a French company
founded 25 years ago,
specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages.
Based in BUCHELAY (78200),
this company of category PME
shows in 2019 a revenue of 686 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2019, PRIMELIX achieves revenue of 686 k€. Vs 2018, growth of +62% (424 k€ -> 686 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 686 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 23 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+62%), EBITDA varies by -24%, reducing margin by 3.7 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 24 k€, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2019)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
685 763 €
Gross margin (2019)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
685 763 €
EBITDA (2019)
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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
22 734 €
EBIT (2019)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
30 676 €
Net income (2019)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
24 262 €
EBITDA margin (2019)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
3.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2019)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
34.178%
Financial autonomy (2019)
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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
35.827%
Cash flow / Revenue (2019)
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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
2.693%
Repayment capacity (2019)
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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
2.525
Solvency indicators evolution PRIMELIX
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Indicator
2018
2019
Debt ratio
23.907
34.178
Financial autonomy
37.619
35.827
Repayment capacity
1.529
2.525
Cash flow / Revenue
5.421%
2.693%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
34.182019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.18
Q3: 28.16
Average+6 pts over 2 years
In 2019, the debt ratio of PRIMELIX (34.18) 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
35.83%2019
2018
2019
Q1: 13.36%
Med: 39.98%
Q3: 59.99%
Average
In 2019, the financial autonomy of PRIMELIX (35.8%) 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
2.52 years2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.58 years
Average
In 2019, the repayment capacity of PRIMELIX (2.52) 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 248.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2019)
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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
248.309
Interest coverage (2019)
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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 PRIMELIX
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Indicator
2018
2019
Liquidity ratio
374.418
248.309
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
248.312019
2018
2019
Q1: 134.52
Med: 208.78
Q3: 371.28
Good-19 pts over 2 years
In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PRIMELIX (248.31) 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
0.0x2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.96x
Average
In 2019, the interest coverage of PRIMELIX (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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The gap of 43 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 4 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2019)
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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
7 927 €
Customer credit (2019)
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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
69 j
Supplier credit (2019)
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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
26 j
Inventory turnover (2019)
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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 (2019)
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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
4 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PRIMELIX
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Indicator
2018
2019
Operating WCR
12 499 €
7 927 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
142
69
Supplier payment term (days)
22
26
Positioning of PRIMELIX in its sector
Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages
Valuation estimate
Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of PRIMELIX is estimated at
89 359 €
(range 34 241€ - 182 950€).
With an EBITDA of 22 734€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x
(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.
Estimated enterprise value2019
107 transactions
34k€89k€182k€
89 359 €Range: 34 241€ - 182 950€
Section all-time
Aggregated at NAF section level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
22 734 €×2.6x
Estimation58 851 €
21 502€ - 134 817€
Revenue Multiple30%
685 763 €×0.23x
Estimation154 938 €
63 796€ - 269 461€
Net Income Multiple20%
24 262 €×2.8x
Estimation67 262 €
21 761€ - 173 518€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 (Études de marché et sondages)
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Yes, PRIMELIX generated a net profit of 24 k€ in 2019.
Where is the headquarters of PRIMELIX ?
The headquarters of PRIMELIX is located in BUCHELAY (78200), in the department Yvelines.
Where to find the tax return of PRIMELIX ?
The tax return of PRIMELIX 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 PRIMELIX operate?
PRIMELIX operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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