BE IN THE SUN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BE IN THE SUN is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de logements. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 8 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - BE IN THE SUN (SIREN 442129508)
Indicator 2016 2015
Revenue 8 141 € 9 000 €
Net income -646 € -841 €
EBITDA 2 559 € 2 573 €
Net margin -7.9% -9.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, BE IN THE SUN achieves revenue of 8 k€. Slight decline of -10% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 8 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3 k€, representing 31.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -646 € (-7.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

8 141 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 141 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

2 559 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-646 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-646 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 34.0% 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 (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

0.0%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

34.001%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

31.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
BE IN THE SUN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2016
2015
2016
Q1: -256.74
Med: 0.0
Q3: 108.43
Good

In 2016, the debt ratio of BE IN THE SUN (0.00) 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
0.0% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.18%
Med: 45.92%
Q3: 99.69%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of BE IN THE SUN (0.0%) 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
0.0 years 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 19.72 years
Excellent -25 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of BE IN THE SUN (0.00) 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 2.57. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

2.57

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2.57 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 11.73
Med: 140.83
Q3: 770.6
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of BE IN THE SUN (2.57) 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
0.0x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 40.72x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of BE IN THE SUN (0.0x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 129 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 82 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-3191 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-72 163 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

47 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

129 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

-3191 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BE IN THE SUN

Positioning of BE IN THE SUN in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 1762 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BE IN THE SUN is estimated at 9 426 € (range 3 388€ - 18 715€). With an EBITDA of 2 559€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.65x (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 2016
1762 transactions
3k€ 9k€ 18k€
9 426 € Range: 3 388€ - 18 715€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 559 € × 4.7x
Estimation 11 903 €
4 106€ - 22 073€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 141 € × 0.65x
Estimation 5 300 €
2 192€ - 13 120€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1762 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 IN THE SUN

What is the revenue of BE IN THE SUN ?

The revenue of BE IN THE SUN in 2016 is 8 k€.

Is BE IN THE SUN profitable?

BE IN THE SUN recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of BE IN THE SUN ?

The headquarters of BE IN THE SUN is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of BE IN THE SUN ?

The tax return of BE IN THE SUN 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 IN THE SUN operate?

BE IN THE SUN operates in the sector Location de logements (NAF code 68.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.