PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 82.6 M€. 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 - PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (SIREN 403578198)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 82 648 144 € 82 407 497 € 78 550 650 € 98 571 831 € 61 304 690 € 91 825 494 € 82 148 293 € 56 325 957 € 58 867 062 €
Net income 1 527 313 € -1 367 920 € -168 972 € -2 447 563 € -23 508 633 € -4 305 647 € -174 672 € 1 180 542 € 3 763 257 €
EBITDA 4 649 447 € 2 045 568 € 82 328 € -2 357 793 € -20 214 577 € -1 636 472 € 1 777 986 € 2 081 205 € 7 365 256 €
Net margin 1.8% -1.7% -0.2% -2.5% -38.3% -4.7% -0.2% 2.1% 6.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE achieves revenue of 82.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.3%). Vs 2023: +0%. After deducting consumption (-9 €), gross margin stands at 82.6 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 4.6 M€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.1 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 1.5 M€, i.e. 1.8% 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

82 648 144 €

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

82 648 153 €

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

4 649 447 €

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

2 503 516 €

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

1 527 313 €

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

5.6%

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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 1%. 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

0.984%

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

4.266%

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

2.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.98
Q3: 41.81
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (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
0.98% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 38.87%
Q3: 76.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (1.0%) 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

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (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 66.87. 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 15.4x. 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

66.866

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

15.401

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
66.87 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.87
Med: 313.12
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (66.87) 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
15.4x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE (15.4x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-16 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-124%), freeing up cash.

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

-3 586 103 €

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

73 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

63 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

-16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE 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 SAPIENT FRANCE is estimated at 28 352 007 € (range 12 274 594€ - 39 209 789€). With an EBITDA of 4 649 447€, 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
12274k€ 28352k€ 39209k€
28 352 007 € Range: 12 274 594€ - 39 209 789€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 649 447 € × 4.3x
Estimation 19 798 923 €
3 936 290€ - 31 698 592€
Revenue Multiple 30%
82 648 144 € × 0.66x
Estimation 54 456 874 €
31 692 296€ - 60 216 130€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 527 313 € × 6.9x
Estimation 10 577 418 €
3 993 802€ - 26 478 273€

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 SAPIENT FRANCE

What is the revenue of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE ?

The revenue of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE in 2024 is 82.6 M€.

Is PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE profitable?

Yes, PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE ?

The headquarters of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE ?

The tax return of PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE 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 SAPIENT FRANCE operate?

PUBLICIS SAPIENT FRANCE 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.