PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 40.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (SIREN 451846968)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 40 651 879 € 33 934 608 € 22 886 638 € 26 848 590 € 13 952 504 € 18 234 666 € 22 998 621 € 27 491 131 € 27 491 071 €
Net income 1 424 342 € 1 769 539 € -100 814 € 34 858 € -615 643 € -914 812 € 683 339 € 1 694 044 € 770 746 €
EBITDA 2 186 796 € 1 657 538 € 311 788 € -552 978 € 104 877 € -805 215 € 2 358 547 € 1 208 158 € 2 892 545 €
Net margin 3.5% 5.2% -0.4% 0.1% -4.4% -5.0% 3.0% 6.2% 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES achieves revenue of 40.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +20% (33.9 M€ -> 40.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 40.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.2 M€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.4 M€, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

40 651 879 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

40 651 879 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

2 186 796 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 752 508 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 424 342 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.4%

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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 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 4.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

17.092%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

4.31%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

3.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
17.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (17.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (0.00) 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 147.34. 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 19.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

147.345

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

19.411

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (147.34) 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
19.41x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES (19.4x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 10.4 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

10 435 337 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

64 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

50 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

92 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES 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 2024, the value of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES is estimated at 14 664 576 € (range 6 347 111€ - 21 278 590€). With an EBITDA of 2 186 796€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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 2024
69 tx
6347k€ 14664k€ 21278k€
14 664 576 € Range: 6 347 111€ - 21 278 590€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 186 796 € × 4.3x
Estimation 9 312 119 €
1 851 374€ - 14 908 946€
Revenue Multiple 30%
40 651 879 € × 0.66x
Estimation 26 785 529 €
15 588 388€ - 29 618 316€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 424 342 € × 6.9x
Estimation 9 864 291 €
3 724 541€ - 24 693 115€

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...).

Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES

What is the revenue of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES ?

The revenue of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES in 2024 is 40.7 M€.

Is PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES profitable?

Yes, PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES ?

The headquarters of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES ?

The tax return of PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES 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 PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES operate?

PUBLICIS GROUPE SERVICES 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.