THE INFORMATION COMPANY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE INFORMATION COMPANY is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.5 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 - THE INFORMATION COMPANY (SIREN 814428298)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 2 517 835 € N/C N/C 946 277 € 388 459 € N/C
Net income -195 803 € -579 549 € -1 099 980 € -1 400 462 € -1 369 664 € -681 945 €
EBITDA -316 373 € N/C N/C -1 576 993 € -1 526 258 € -709 767 €
Net margin -7.8% N/C N/C -148.0% -352.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, THE INFORMATION COMPANY achieves revenue of 2.5 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +45.3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.5 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 -316 k€, representing -12.6% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -196 k€ (-7.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 517 835 €

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

2 517 835 €

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

-316 373 €

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

-328 257 €

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

-195 803 €

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

-12.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -63%. 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 -219%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-62.775%

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

-219.322%

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

-7.334%

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

-9.208

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

18.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
THE INFORMATION COMPANY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-62.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.67
Q3: 40.89
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of THE INFORMATION COMPANY (-62.77) 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
-219.32% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.58%
Med: 32.74%
Q3: 63.16%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of THE INFORMATION COMPANY (-219.3%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-9.21 years 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of THE INFORMATION COMPANY (-9.21) 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 140.47. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

140.468

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

-9.426

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
140.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.63
Med: 259.05
Q3: 521.3
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of THE INFORMATION COMPANY (140.47) 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
-9.43x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.45x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of THE INFORMATION COMPANY (-9.4x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 72 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-165 days): operations structurally generate 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

-1 155 208 €

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

72 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

-165 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE INFORMATION COMPANY

Positioning of THE INFORMATION COMPANY in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of THE INFORMATION COMPANY is estimated at 915 192 € (range 300 520€ - 1 548 557€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (conservative valuation). 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
98 tx
300k€ 915k€ 1548k€
915 192 € Range: 300 520€ - 1 548 557€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
2 517 835 € × 0.36x = 915 192 €
Range: 300 520€ - 1 548 557€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 (Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses)

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Frequently asked questions about THE INFORMATION COMPANY

What is the revenue of THE INFORMATION COMPANY ?

The revenue of THE INFORMATION COMPANY in 2024 is 2.5 M€.

Is THE INFORMATION COMPANY profitable?

THE INFORMATION COMPANY recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of THE INFORMATION COMPANY ?

The headquarters of THE INFORMATION COMPANY is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of THE INFORMATION COMPANY ?

The tax return of THE INFORMATION COMPANY 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 THE INFORMATION COMPANY operate?

THE INFORMATION COMPANY operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.