BCE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BCE FRANCE is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de télécommunication . Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BCE FRANCE (SIREN 821979226)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 568 030 € 8 527 220 € 4 955 306 € 8 041 059 € 1 786 566 € 2 638 121 € 2 568 007 € 2 411 208 € 563 613 €
Net income 793 388 € -20 341 € 241 364 € -315 014 € -110 219 € -142 399 € -356 997 € -19 259 € 27 176 €
EBITDA 933 641 € -66 576 € 276 155 € -293 504 € -86 108 € -127 596 € -349 647 € -17 222 € 40 257 €
Net margin 10.5% -0.2% 4.9% -3.9% -6.2% -5.4% -13.9% -0.8% 4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BCE FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +38.4%. Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (406 k€), gross margin stands at 7.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 934 k€, representing 12.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 793 k€, i.e. 10.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 568 030 €

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

7 161 707 €

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

933 641 €

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

895 538 €

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

793 388 €

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

12.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

10.551%

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

21.989%

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

10.489%

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

0.138

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

9.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.16
Q3: 54.89
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BCE FRANCE (10.55) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
21.99% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.18%
Med: 26.44%
Q3: 49.52%
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BCE FRANCE (22.0%) 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
0.14 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BCE FRANCE (0.14) 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 145.95. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

145.952

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

0.574

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.95 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.89
Med: 167.97
Q3: 282.13
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BCE FRANCE (145.95) 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
0.57x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.92x
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BCE FRANCE (0.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 119 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 75 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 154 days of revenue, i.e. 3.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +6536%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 243 355 €

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

44 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

119 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

5 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

154 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BCE FRANCE

Positioning of BCE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de télécommunication

Valuation estimate

Based on 101 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BCE FRANCE is estimated at 707 372 € (range 299 445€ - 2 764 887€). With an EBITDA of 933 641€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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
101 transactions
299k€ 707k€ 2764k€
707 372 € Range: 299 445€ - 2 764 887€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
933 641 € × 0.6x
Estimation 519 859 €
148 651€ - 658 449€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 568 030 € × 0.13x
Estimation 965 569 €
581 642€ - 6 353 737€
Net Income Multiple 20%
793 388 € × 1.0x
Estimation 788 860 €
253 138€ - 2 647 711€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 101 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 BCE FRANCE

What is the revenue of BCE FRANCE ?

The revenue of BCE FRANCE in 2024 is 7.6 M€.

Is BCE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, BCE FRANCE generated a net profit of 793 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BCE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of BCE FRANCE is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BCE FRANCE ?

The tax return of BCE FRANCE 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 BCE FRANCE operate?

BCE FRANCE operates in the sector Autres activités de télécommunication (NAF code 61.90Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.