SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Organisation de foires, salons professionnels et congrès. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 35.0 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 - SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART (SIREN 518805809)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 34 969 305 € 25 001 566 € 24 426 686 € 11 290 726 € 7 318 117 € 20 553 562 € 18 828 556 € 17 800 696 € 17 654 145 €
Net income 5 231 814 € 2 373 381 € 2 063 082 € -505 502 € -1 898 050 € 946 263 € 431 912 € 305 921 € 230 376 €
EBITDA 13 638 877 € 9 168 798 € 9 485 980 € 360 019 € -625 890 € 2 413 569 € 1 966 666 € 1 724 444 € 1 763 466 €
Net margin 15.0% 9.5% 8.4% -4.5% -25.9% 4.6% 2.3% 1.7% 1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART achieves revenue of 35.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +40% (25.0 M€ -> 35.0 M€). After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 34.9 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 13.6 M€, representing 39.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.2 M€, i.e. 15.0% 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

34 969 305 €

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

34 948 613 €

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

13 638 877 €

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

7 161 927 €

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

5 231 814 €

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

39.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 66%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.5% 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 (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

66.194%

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

20.727%

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

18.525%

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

0.572

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

48.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
66.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.15
Q3: 41.32
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ G... (66.19) 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
20.73% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 55.09%
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ G... (20.7%) 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
0.57 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ G... (0.57) 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 136.23. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

136.228

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

0.712

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 121.4
Med: 202.74
Q3: 381.14
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ G... (136.23) 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
0.71x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ G... (0.7x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 140 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 118 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 108 days of revenue, i.e. 10.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +147%, requiring additional financing.

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

10 466 663 €

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

22 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

140 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

108 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART is estimated at 19 643 092 € (range 8 951 767€ - 61 803 483€). With an EBITDA of 13 638 877€, 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 2024
63 tx
8951k€ 19643k€ 61803k€
19 643 092 € Range: 8 951 767€ - 61 803 483€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 638 877 € × 1.6x
Estimation 21 304 658 €
10 108 634€ - 84 325 328€
Revenue Multiple 30%
34 969 305 € × 0.68x
Estimation 23 792 948 €
9 069 418€ - 44 233 778€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 231 814 € × 1.8x
Estimation 9 264 395 €
5 883 128€ - 31 853 431€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART in 2024 is 35.0 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART generated a net profit of 5.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART 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 SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION/ GL EVENTS /PALAIS BRONGNIART 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.