THE SEARCH FACTORY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

THE SEARCH FACTORY is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 123 k€. 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 - THE SEARCH FACTORY (SIREN 508172855)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 122 860 € 136 635 € 103 068 € 136 783 € 114 484 € 72 250 € 75 414 €
Net income 20 040 € 32 394 € 17 344 € 17 494 € 10 725 € 855 € 569 €
EBITDA 24 821 € 38 086 € 20 343 € 20 805 € 12 595 € 1 209 € 1 092 €
Net margin 16.3% 23.7% 16.8% 12.8% 9.4% 1.2% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, THE SEARCH FACTORY achieves revenue of 123 k€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.5%. Significant drop of -10% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 123 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 25 k€, representing 20.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -35%, reducing margin by 7.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 16.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

122 860 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

122 860 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

24 821 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 188 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 040 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

20.2%

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Liabilities

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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 99%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.8% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.025%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

98.698%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

16.822%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.001

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

55.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
THE SEARCH FACTORY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.03 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.47
Q3: 56.05
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of THE SEARCH FACTORY (0.03) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
98.7% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 6.67%
Med: 40.68%
Q3: 75.55%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of THE SEARCH FACTORY (98.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.03 years
Good

In 2022, the repayment capacity of THE SEARCH FACTORY (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 7401.77. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

7401.768

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7401.77 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 135.97
Med: 284.06
Q3: 751.68
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of THE SEARCH FACTORY (7401.77) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.31x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of THE SEARCH FACTORY (0.0x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 43 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +72%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

14 536 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

18 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

8 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

43 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
THE SEARCH FACTORY

Positioning of THE SEARCH FACTORY in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of THE SEARCH FACTORY is estimated at 128 936 € (range 63 703€ - 262 385€). With an EBITDA of 24 821€, the sector multiple of 6.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2022
88 tx
63k€ 128k€ 262k€
128 936 € Range: 63 703€ - 262 385€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 821 € × 6.8x
Estimation 169 936 €
92 706€ - 337 473€
Revenue Multiple 30%
122 860 € × 0.33x
Estimation 40 344 €
23 021€ - 90 259€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 040 € × 8.0x
Estimation 159 326 €
52 223€ - 332 858€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 THE SEARCH FACTORY

What is the revenue of THE SEARCH FACTORY ?

The revenue of THE SEARCH FACTORY in 2022 is 123 k€.

Is THE SEARCH FACTORY profitable?

Yes, THE SEARCH FACTORY generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of THE SEARCH FACTORY ?

The headquarters of THE SEARCH FACTORY is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of THE SEARCH FACTORY ?

The tax return of THE SEARCH FACTORY 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 SEARCH FACTORY operate?

THE SEARCH FACTORY 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.