SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 828 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (SIREN 335358073)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 827 634 € 639 840 € 1 269 130 € 1 300 355 € 1 287 719 € 1 522 685 € 1 267 786 €
Net income -102 014 € -138 748 € 40 723 € 30 827 € -4 606 € 78 233 € -136 406 €
EBITDA -116 196 € -111 652 € 55 374 € 39 335 € 5 546 € 115 429 € -82 697 €
Net margin -12.3% -21.7% 3.2% 2.4% -0.4% 5.1% -10.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS achieves revenue of 828 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2021 (CAGR: -5.9%). Vs 2020, growth of +29% (640 k€ -> 828 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 828 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 -116 k€, representing -14.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -102 k€ (-12.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

827 634 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

827 634 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-116 196 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-119 237 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-102 014 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-14.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9429%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

9429.02%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

0.535%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-12.08%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-1.8

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

32.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9429.02 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.69
Q3: 57.9
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (9429.02) 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
0.54% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 6.69%
Med: 39.88%
Q3: 74.07%
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (0.5%) 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
-1.8 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (-1.80) 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 201.95. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

201.953

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-0.78

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
201.95 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 138.84
Med: 286.06
Q3: 706.0
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (201.95) 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
-0.78x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.2x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS (-0.8x) 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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 77 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2021, WCR increased by +79%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

76 821 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

59 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

33 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS is estimated at 447 716 € (range 182 270€ - 700 274€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.54x (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 2021
61 tx
182k€ 447k€ 700k€
447 716 € Range: 182 270€ - 700 274€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
827 634 € × 0.54x = 447 717 €
Range: 182 271€ - 700 275€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS

What is the revenue of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS ?

The revenue of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS in 2021 is 828 k€.

Is SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS profitable?

SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS ?

The headquarters of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS ?

The tax return of SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS 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 SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS operate?

SYMBIOSIS CONSULTANTS 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.