BE FREE NETWORKS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BE FREE NETWORKS is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in MONTREUIL (93100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 2.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - BE FREE NETWORKS (SIREN 444345912)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 2 116 283 € 4 881 524 €
Net income -1 364 831 € -341 625 €
EBITDA -1 358 853 € -409 859 €
Net margin -64.5% -7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BE FREE NETWORKS achieves revenue of 2.1 M€. Significant drop of -57% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (143 k€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.4 M€, representing -64.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-57%), EBITDA varies by -232%, reducing margin by 55.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.4 M€ (-64.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 116 283 €

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

1 973 736 €

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

-1 358 853 €

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

-1 378 043 €

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

-1 364 831 €

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

-64.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -120%. 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 -115%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-120.024%

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

-114.693%

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

-63.584%

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

-1.2

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

8.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-120.02 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.52
Q3: 41.68
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of BE FREE NETWORKS (-120.02) 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
-114.69% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 9.11%
Med: 34.9%
Q3: 59.27%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BE FREE NETWORKS (-114.7%) 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
-1.2 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.78 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of BE FREE NETWORKS (-1.20) 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 92.60. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

92.597

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

-0.574

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
92.6 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 139.04
Med: 208.95
Q3: 349.96
Average -28 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BE FREE NETWORKS (92.60) 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 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of BE FREE NETWORKS (-0.6x) 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: 32 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Inventory turnover is 23 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 55 days of revenue, i.e. 322 k€ to permanently finance.

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

321 992 €

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

32 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

56 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

23 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

55 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BE FREE NETWORKS in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (42 transactions). This range of 230 641€ to 699 596€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
230k€ 443k€ 699k€
443 198 € Range: 230 641€ - 699 596€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 42 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 FREE NETWORKS

What is the revenue of BE FREE NETWORKS ?

The revenue of BE FREE NETWORKS in 2017 is 2.1 M€.

Is BE FREE NETWORKS profitable?

BE FREE NETWORKS recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BE FREE NETWORKS ?

The headquarters of BE FREE NETWORKS is located in MONTREUIL (93100), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of BE FREE NETWORKS ?

The tax return of BE FREE NETWORKS 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 FREE NETWORKS operate?

BE FREE NETWORKS operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.