WALTERS PEOPLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

WALTERS PEOPLE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire . Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 24.3 M€. 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 - WALTERS PEOPLE (SIREN 452374853)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 24 324 721 € 26 986 104 € 27 981 498 € 25 762 247 € 27 680 210 € 42 458 608 € 45 409 588 € 43 809 437 € 40 813 986 €
Net income -865 905 € -936 891 € 149 560 € -837 056 € -901 384 € 307 041 € 1 429 242 € 1 240 918 € 443 802 €
EBITDA -1 199 565 € -694 222 € -670 115 € -921 606 € -1 717 718 € 160 607 € 1 455 652 € 1 143 380 € 681 800 €
Net margin -3.6% -3.5% 0.5% -3.2% -3.3% 0.7% 3.1% 2.8% 1.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, WALTERS PEOPLE achieves revenue of 24.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -6.3%). Slight decline of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 24.3 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 -1.2 M€, representing -4.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -73%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -866 k€ (-3.6% 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

24 324 721 €

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

24 324 721 €

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

-1 199 565 €

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

-1 179 694 €

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

-865 905 €

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

-4.9%

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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 42%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

42.297%

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

-3.634%

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
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.73
Q3: 26.78
Excellent -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of WALTERS PEOPLE (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
42.3% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.73%
Med: 25.56%
Q3: 44.76%
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of WALTERS PEOPLE (42.3%) 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: 0.27 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of WALTERS PEOPLE (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 180.44. 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

180.442

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

-25.808

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
180.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 111.16
Med: 138.5
Q3: 192.32
Good +40 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of WALTERS PEOPLE (180.44) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-25.81x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.69x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.34x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of WALTERS PEOPLE (-25.8x) 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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 5 days. The gap of 62 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 42 days of revenue, i.e. 2.8 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up 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

2 846 236 €

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

67 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

5 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

42 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of WALTERS PEOPLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of WALTERS PEOPLE is estimated at 1 871 362 € (range 1 468 641€ - 3 345 493€). 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
135 transactions
1468k€ 1871k€ 3345k€
1 871 362 € Range: 1 468 641€ - 3 345 493€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
24 324 721 € × 0.08x = 1 871 362 €
Range: 1 468 641€ - 3 345 494€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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 WALTERS PEOPLE

What is the revenue of WALTERS PEOPLE ?

The revenue of WALTERS PEOPLE in 2024 is 24.3 M€.

Is WALTERS PEOPLE profitable?

WALTERS PEOPLE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of WALTERS PEOPLE ?

The headquarters of WALTERS PEOPLE is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of WALTERS PEOPLE ?

The tax return of WALTERS PEOPLE 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 WALTERS PEOPLE operate?

WALTERS PEOPLE operates in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire (NAF code 78.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.