B3L : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

B3L is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Promotion immobilière de logements. Based in GUJAN-MESTRAS (33470), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 2.0 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 - B3L (SIREN 800221913)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 995 865 € 3 365 920 € 166 028 €
Net income 319 116 € 525 185 € -230 910 €
EBITDA 206 804 € 669 875 € 20 535 €
Net margin 16.0% 15.6% -139.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, B3L achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +246.7%. Significant drop of -41% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (10 k€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 207 k€, representing 10.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-41%), EBITDA varies by -69%, reducing margin by 9.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 319 k€, i.e. 16.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 995 865 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 985 380 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

206 804 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

493 985 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

319 116 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 67%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

4.135%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

67.368%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.6%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.68

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.13 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.74
Q3: 142.11
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of B3L (4.13) 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
67.37% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.29%
Med: 20.62%
Q3: 62.53%
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of B3L (67.4%) 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
0.68 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -2.36 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Average +34 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of B3L (0.68) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 190.31. 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 10.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

190.314

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

10.784

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
190.31 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 133.34
Med: 312.14
Q3: 897.64
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of B3L (190.31) 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
10.78x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -3.14x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.89x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of B3L (10.8x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 221 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 203 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 32 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 621 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-80%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

621 093 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

221 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

32 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of B3L in its sector

Comparison with sector Promotion immobilière de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 80 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of B3L is estimated at 421 148 € (range 149 639€ - 1 139 934€). With an EBITDA of 206 804€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (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 2018
80 tx
149k€ 421k€ 1139k€
421 148 € Range: 149 639€ - 1 139 934€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
206 804 € × 1.0x
Estimation 207 500 €
85 687€ - 631 100€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 995 865 € × 0.28x
Estimation 558 366 €
200 782€ - 1 373 268€
Net Income Multiple 20%
319 116 € × 2.3x
Estimation 749 445 €
232 808€ - 2 062 021€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 80 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 B3L

What is the revenue of B3L ?

The revenue of B3L in 2018 is 2.0 M€.

Is B3L profitable?

Yes, B3L generated a net profit of 319 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of B3L ?

The headquarters of B3L is located in GUJAN-MESTRAS (33470), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of B3L ?

The tax return of B3L 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 B3L operate?

B3L operates in the sector Promotion immobilière de logements (NAF code 41.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.