BE CONTENTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BE CONTENTS is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.7 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 - BE CONTENTS (SIREN 789978947)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 7 659 458 € 7 691 924 € 6 856 249 € 4 471 810 € 2 538 382 € 4 246 750 € N/C N/C
Net income 369 388 € 79 596 € 496 356 € 191 520 € -176 998 € 64 535 € 571 766 € 290 269 €
EBITDA 709 217 € 423 478 € 962 035 € 343 919 € -94 526 € 176 106 € N/C N/C
Net margin 4.8% 1.0% 7.2% 4.3% -7.0% 1.5% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BE CONTENTS achieves revenue of 7.7 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.5%. Slight decline of -0% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (483 k€), gross margin stands at 7.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 709 k€, representing 9.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.8 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 369 k€, i.e. 4.8% 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

7 659 458 €

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

7 176 201 €

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

709 217 €

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

475 646 €

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

369 388 €

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

9.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

6.64%

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

38.013%

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

5.629%

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

0.217

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

33.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BE CONTENTS (6.64) 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
38.01% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BE CONTENTS (38.0%) 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
0.22 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BE CONTENTS (0.22) 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 182.47. 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 0.2x. 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

182.466

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

0.22

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
182.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BE CONTENTS (182.47) 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
0.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BE CONTENTS (0.2x) 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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 353 656 €

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

69 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

77 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

6 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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BE CONTENTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BE CONTENTS is estimated at 1 155 178 € (range 551 133€ - 3 899 762€). With an EBITDA of 709 217€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2024
67 tx
551k€ 1155k€ 3899k€
1 155 178 € Range: 551 133€ - 3 899 762€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
709 217 € × 1.1x
Estimation 748 577 €
425 638€ - 4 314 885€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 659 458 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 259 609 €
858 569€ - 3 484 904€
Net Income Multiple 20%
369 388 € × 5.5x
Estimation 2 015 037 €
403 720€ - 3 484 243€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 BE CONTENTS

What is the revenue of BE CONTENTS ?

The revenue of BE CONTENTS in 2024 is 7.7 M€.

Is BE CONTENTS profitable?

Yes, BE CONTENTS generated a net profit of 369 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BE CONTENTS ?

The headquarters of BE CONTENTS is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BE CONTENTS ?

The tax return of BE CONTENTS 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 BE CONTENTS operate?

BE CONTENTS operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.