U THINK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

U THINK is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre . Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 513 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 - U THINK (SIREN 512448184)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 512 800 € 937 800 € 818 574 € 571 049 € 1 021 336 € 3 498 454 € 3 324 079 € 3 461 009 € 3 702 202 €
Net income 129 289 € 128 982 € 13 292 € 22 072 € 33 677 € 60 931 € 117 549 € 83 798 € 46 062 €
EBITDA 417 379 € 772 304 € 199 745 € 411 293 € 153 994 € 683 402 € 459 441 € 1 513 415 € 804 194 €
Net margin 25.2% 13.8% 1.6% 3.9% 3.3% 1.7% 3.5% 2.4% 1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, U THINK achieves revenue of 513 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -21.9%). Significant drop of -45% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 513 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 417 k€, representing 81.4% of 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 129 k€, i.e. 25.2% 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

512 800 €

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

512 800 €

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

417 379 €

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

124 689 €

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

129 289 €

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

81.4%

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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 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 25.5% 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

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

30.035%

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

25.491%

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

Solvency indicators evolution
U THINK

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.18
Q3: 26.9
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of U THINK (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
30.04% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.01%
Med: 27.87%
Q3: 56.01%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of U THINK (30.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.47 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of U THINK (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 142.72. 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

142.725

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
U THINK

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
142.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.87
Med: 185.54
Q3: 314.49
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of U THINK (142.72) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.55x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of U THINK (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: 101 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3516 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 3415 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1087 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +68%, 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

1 548 933 €

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

101 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

3516 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

1087 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
U THINK

Positioning of U THINK in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of U THINK is estimated at 485 756 € (range 237 561€ - 1 077 452€). With an EBITDA of 417 379€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
147 transactions
237k€ 485k€ 1077k€
485 756 € Range: 237 561€ - 1 077 452€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
417 379 € × 2.0x
Estimation 848 750 €
409 447€ - 1 825 945€
Revenue Multiple 30%
512 800 € × 0.08x
Estimation 41 061 €
30 964€ - 70 529€
Net Income Multiple 20%
129 289 € × 1.9x
Estimation 245 313 €
117 747€ - 716 607€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 U THINK

What is the revenue of U THINK ?

The revenue of U THINK in 2024 is 513 k€.

Is U THINK profitable?

Yes, U THINK generated a net profit of 129 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of U THINK ?

The headquarters of U THINK is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of U THINK ?

The tax return of U THINK 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 U THINK operate?

U THINK operates in the sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre (NAF code 78.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.