BC DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BC DIFFUSION is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in CROISSY-BEAUBOURG (77183), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 566 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 - BC DIFFUSION (SIREN 530865740)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 565 720 € 738 373 € 1 630 735 € 2 250 047 €
Net income -175 983 € -342 464 € -4 062 € 2 712 €
EBITDA -88 607 € -162 365 € 162 058 € 154 007 €
Net margin -31.1% -46.4% -0.2% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, BC DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 566 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2019 (CAGR: -29.2%). Significant drop of -23% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (544 k€), gross margin stands at 22 k€, i.e. a rate of 4%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -89 k€, representing -15.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -176 k€ (-31.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

565 720 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

22 144 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-88 607 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-90 608 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-175 983 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-15.7%

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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 -247%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-3.69%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

-247.265%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-30.774%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-0.092

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

9.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
BC DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-3.69 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.64
Q3: 156.12
Excellent -36 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of BC DIFFUSION (-3.69) 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
-247.26% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 2.78%
Med: 38.42%
Q3: 79.82%
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of BC DIFFUSION (-247.3%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-0.09 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 8.61 years
Excellent -25 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of BC DIFFUSION (-0.09) 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 17.95. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

17.955

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-10.203

Liquidity indicators evolution
BC DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
17.95 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 72.53
Med: 242.03
Q3: 940.51
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of BC DIFFUSION (17.95) 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
-10.2x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.73x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of BC DIFFUSION (-10.2x) 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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1177 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 1135 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 24 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-97%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

24 445 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

42 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

1177 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BC DIFFUSION

Positioning of BC DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 234 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of BC DIFFUSION is estimated at 389 778 € (range 186 302€ - 658 123€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (in line with sector norms). 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 2019
234 transactions
186k€ 389k€ 658k€
389 778 € Range: 186 302€ - 658 123€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
565 720 € × 0.69x = 389 779 €
Range: 186 302€ - 658 123€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 234 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 BC DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of BC DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of BC DIFFUSION in 2019 is 566 k€.

Is BC DIFFUSION profitable?

BC DIFFUSION recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of BC DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of BC DIFFUSION is located in CROISSY-BEAUBOURG (77183), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of BC DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of BC DIFFUSION 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 BC DIFFUSION operate?

BC DIFFUSION operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.