PROVENCE SEMINAIRES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PROVENCE SEMINAIRES is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in MARSEILLE (13001), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 460 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (SIREN 443686092)
Indicator 2023 2022 2016
Revenue 459 787 € 472 917 € 679 590 €
Net income 47 669 € 32 591 € 17 774 €
EBITDA 49 261 € 33 493 € 10 553 €
Net margin 10.4% 6.9% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, PROVENCE SEMINAIRES achieves revenue of 460 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -5.4%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 460 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 49 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.6 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 48 k€, i.e. 10.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

459 787 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

459 787 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

49 261 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

47 510 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

47 669 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 48%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.4% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.706%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

47.872%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

10.427%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.078

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

43.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.71 2023
2016
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.47
Q3: 58.17
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (2.71) 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
47.87% 2023
2016
2022
2023
Q1: 3.23%
Med: 27.54%
Q3: 53.65%
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (47.9%) 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
0.08 years 2023
2016
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.12 years
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (0.08) 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 622.51. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

622.515

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
622.51 2023
2016
2022
2023
Q1: 127.58
Med: 205.26
Q3: 416.19
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (622.51) 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 2023
2016
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.23x
Average -44 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES (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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The gap of 37 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 13 days of revenue, i.e. 17 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +193%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

17 141 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES in its sector

Comparison with sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES is estimated at 149 207 € (range 64 750€ - 384 808€). With an EBITDA of 49 261€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
63 tx
64k€ 149k€ 384k€
149 207 € Range: 64 750€ - 384 808€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
49 261 € × 1.6x
Estimation 76 948 €
36 510€ - 304 567€
Revenue Multiple 30%
459 787 € × 0.68x
Estimation 312 837 €
119 247€ - 581 599€
Net Income Multiple 20%
47 669 € × 1.8x
Estimation 84 411 €
53 603€ - 290 228€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 (Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès)

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Frequently asked questions about PROVENCE SEMINAIRES

What is the revenue of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES ?

The revenue of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES in 2023 is 460 k€.

Is PROVENCE SEMINAIRES profitable?

Yes, PROVENCE SEMINAIRES generated a net profit of 48 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES ?

The headquarters of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES is located in MARSEILLE (13001), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES ?

The tax return of PROVENCE SEMINAIRES 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 PROVENCE SEMINAIRES operate?

PROVENCE SEMINAIRES operates in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès (NAF code 82.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.