Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1986-12-01 (39 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Études de marché et sondagesLocation: CLERMONT-FERRAND (63000), Puy-de-Dome
PROJECTIVE GROUPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PROJECTIVE GROUPE is a French company
founded 39 years ago,
specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages.
Based in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 335 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - PROJECTIVE GROUPE (SIREN 339631897)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
334 750 €
421 149 €
480 630 €
469 382 €
409 006 €
525 800 €
456 445 €
494 298 €
470 049 €
Net income
6 628 €
-46 742 €
22 651 €
21 386 €
6 433 €
28 456 €
4 827 €
-48 527 €
-58 329 €
EBITDA
3 143 €
-42 750 €
14 361 €
29 142 €
4 911 €
27 201 €
13 417 €
-38 108 €
-48 820 €
Net margin
2.0%
-11.1%
4.7%
4.6%
1.6%
5.4%
1.1%
-9.8%
-12.4%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, PROJECTIVE GROUPE achieves revenue of 335 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.2%). Significant drop of -21% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 335 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 3 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 2.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
334 750 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
334 750 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
3 143 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
5 523 €
Net income (2024)
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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
6 628 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
0.9%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 64%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
21.224%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
64.398%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-0.39%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-30.717
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
10.89
4.771
0.259
2.642
45.414
23.761
20.423
26.608
21.224
Financial autonomy
54.666
50.444
56.753
59.353
50.507
56.695
58.589
58.244
64.398
Repayment capacity
-0.428
-0.149
0.028
0.24
15.053
1.696
2.45
-1.129
-30.717
Cash flow / Revenue
-10.482%
-9.364%
2.754%
3.712%
1.365%
6.159%
3.972%
-10.198%
-0.39%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21.222024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.02
Q3: 34.22
Average+5 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of PROJECTIVE GROUPE (21.22) 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
64.4%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.11%
Med: 39.42%
Q3: 65.91%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of PROJECTIVE GROUPE (64.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
-30.72 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.41 years
Excellent-51 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of PROJECTIVE GROUPE (-30.72) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 427.97. 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 21.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
427.974
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
21.635
Liquidity indicators evolution PROJECTIVE GROUPE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
266.819
203.094
230.598
248.52
367.547
325.56
332.395
353.708
427.974
Interest coverage
-1.249
-1.459
3.816
1.868
10.181
2.097
3.6
-1.747
21.635
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
427.972024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.9
Med: 219.42
Q3: 420.98
Excellent+7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PROJECTIVE GROUPE (427.97) 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
21.64x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.73x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of PROJECTIVE GROUPE (21.6x) 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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The gap of 38 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 85 days of revenue, i.e. 79 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
78 827 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
54 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
16 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
77 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
85 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PROJECTIVE GROUPE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
136 037 €
76 547 €
120 068 €
128 017 €
99 069 €
41 789 €
5 402 €
47 101 €
78 827 €
Inventory turnover (days)
60
43
45
33
37
33
27
21
77
Customer payment term (days)
108
63
90
97
95
63
51
69
54
Supplier payment term (days)
33
48
57
40
33
17
9
16
16
Positioning of PROJECTIVE GROUPE 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 PROJECTIVE GROUPE is estimated at
30 432 €
(range 12 017€ - 58 260€).
With an EBITDA of 3 143€, 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 value2024
107 transactions
12k€30k€58k€
30 432 €Range: 12 017€ - 58 260€
Section all-time
Aggregated at NAF section level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
3 143 €×2.6x
Estimation8 136 €
2 973€ - 18 639€
Revenue Multiple30%
334 750 €×0.23x
Estimation75 632 €
31 141€ - 131 535€
Net Income Multiple20%
6 628 €×2.8x
Estimation18 375 €
5 945€ - 47 402€
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...).
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Frequently asked questions about PROJECTIVE GROUPE
What is the revenue of PROJECTIVE GROUPE ?
The revenue of PROJECTIVE GROUPE in 2024 is 335 k€.
Is PROJECTIVE GROUPE profitable?
Yes, PROJECTIVE GROUPE generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of PROJECTIVE GROUPE ?
The headquarters of PROJECTIVE GROUPE is located in CLERMONT-FERRAND (63000), in the department Puy-de-Dome.
Where to find the tax return of PROJECTIVE GROUPE ?
The tax return of PROJECTIVE GROUPE 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 PROJECTIVE GROUPE operate?
PROJECTIVE GROUPE 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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