3 STEPS BEYOND : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

3 STEPS BEYOND is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Régie publicitaire de médias. Based in LE MANS (72000), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 780 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 - 3 STEPS BEYOND (SIREN 523863686)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 779 992 € 1 063 240 € 1 297 952 €
Net income 39 228 € 32 898 € 65 704 €
EBITDA 48 793 € 27 072 € 87 208 €
Net margin 5.0% 3.1% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, 3 STEPS BEYOND achieves revenue of 780 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2017 (CAGR: -22.5%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 780 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 49 k€, representing 6.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 39 k€, i.e. 5.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

779 992 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

779 992 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

48 793 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

41 384 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

39 228 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.3%

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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 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 5.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

43.616%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

5.672%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

57.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.6
Q3: 39.55
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of 3 STEPS BEYOND (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
43.62% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 3.08%
Med: 22.64%
Q3: 48.29%
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of 3 STEPS BEYOND (43.6%) 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 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.7 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of 3 STEPS BEYOND (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 283.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

283.595

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

2.789

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
283.6 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 106.77
Med: 156.38
Q3: 256.29
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of 3 STEPS BEYOND (283.60) 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
2.79x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.98x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of 3 STEPS BEYOND (2.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 244 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 276 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 142 days of revenue, i.e. 307 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +31%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

307 379 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

244 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

276 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

142 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
3 STEPS BEYOND

Positioning of 3 STEPS BEYOND in its sector

Comparison with sector Régie publicitaire de médias

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 62 971€ to 229 868€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
62k€ 129k€ 229k€
129 499 € Range: 62 971€ - 229 868€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 3 STEPS BEYOND

What is the revenue of 3 STEPS BEYOND ?

The revenue of 3 STEPS BEYOND in 2017 is 780 k€.

Is 3 STEPS BEYOND profitable?

Yes, 3 STEPS BEYOND generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of 3 STEPS BEYOND ?

The headquarters of 3 STEPS BEYOND is located in LE MANS (72000), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of 3 STEPS BEYOND ?

The tax return of 3 STEPS BEYOND 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 3 STEPS BEYOND operate?

3 STEPS BEYOND operates in the sector Régie publicitaire de médias (NAF code 73.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.