Need to inform an important decision?
Economic & Financial Studies
Market, profitability and cost analyses to decide on solid ground.
What you get
- A decision made with full knowledge
- The real profitability of your activities
- Prices and costs under control
The problem
An important decision deserves more than intuition.
Investing, acquiring, entering a market, revising prices or understanding why profit is falling: these decisions call for rigorous analysis. For business owners, executives and investors, a clear study makes it possible to decide with full knowledge.
This is you if…
- Your revenue is growing, but your profit is not
- You don't know the profitability of each product or customer
- You are considering an investment or an acquisition
- You need reliable data on a market or a sector
How we help
How we work on your case
Financial analysis
In-depth reading of the balance sheet and income statement.
Profitability & costs
Cost prices, margins by product, customer or activity.
Break-even point
The level of activity from which you make money.
Market studies
Market size, competition, prices, trends.
Investment appraisal
Cash flows, NPV, IRR, payback period, scenarios.
Recommendations
Clear conclusions and levers for action.
Deliverables
What we hand over
Study report
Full analysis, conclusions and recommendations.
Profitability matrix
The profitability of each product, customer or activity.
Costed model
A tool to test your own assumptions.
Presentation
A walkthrough of the results and time for discussion.
- A decision made with full knowledge
- The real profitability of your activities
- Prices and costs under control
- A solid document to share with partners
Process
The steps of the engagement
- 1
Scoping
We define the question to answer and the scope of the study.
- 2
Data collection
We gather financial and market data.
- 3
Analysis
We model, compare and test scenarios.
- 4
Presentation
We present the conclusions and recommendations.
What data do I need to provide?
Your financial statements for recent years and, depending on the study, sales and purchase details. We send you a precise list at the scoping stage.
Do you carry out studies for investors?
Yes. We carry out financial analyses and project appraisals for investors and executives who want an independent opinion.
What is the difference between margin and profitability?
Margin measures what is left after direct costs; profitability includes all costs. Our guide on profitability analysis explains the difference.
Other needs
Our other services
Need to inform an important decision?
Tell us about your situation: we will propose the right approach and a clear quote.