BETTER COLLECTIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BETTER COLLECTIVE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 17.8 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 - BETTER COLLECTIVE (SIREN 524179090)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018
Revenue 17 760 212 € 30 584 243 € 24 248 620 € 10 187 284 € 6 027 044 €
Net income 8 563 225 € 15 378 317 € 12 866 334 € 3 178 353 € 1 198 100 €
EBITDA 11 336 854 € 20 562 020 € 17 218 780 € 4 613 505 € 1 790 772 €
Net margin 48.2% 50.3% 53.1% 31.2% 19.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BETTER COLLECTIVE achieves revenue of 17.8 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.7%. Significant drop of -42% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 17.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11.3 M€, representing 63.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-42%), EBITDA varies by -45%, reducing margin by 3.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8.6 M€, i.e. 48.2% 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

17 760 212 €

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

17 760 212 €

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

11 336 854 €

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

11 402 159 €

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

8 563 225 €

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

63.7%

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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 98%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 47.8% 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

0.0%

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

97.918%

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

47.795%

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

0.0

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

25.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.56
Q3: 36.34
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of BETTER COLLECTIVE (0.00) 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
97.92% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.14%
Med: 36.48%
Q3: 62.14%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BETTER COLLECTIVE (97.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BETTER COLLECTIVE (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 4888.38. 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

4888.375

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

0.56

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4888.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.44
Med: 204.24
Q3: 388.71
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BETTER COLLECTIVE (4888.38) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.25x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of BETTER COLLECTIVE (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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 289 days of revenue, i.e. 14.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +406%, 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

14 265 357 €

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

27 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

11 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

0 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

289 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BETTER COLLECTIVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 3 162 174€ to 10 986 015€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
3162k€ 5531k€ 10986k€
5 531 311 € Range: 3 162 174€ - 10 986 015€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 BETTER COLLECTIVE

What is the revenue of BETTER COLLECTIVE ?

The revenue of BETTER COLLECTIVE in 2024 is 17.8 M€.

Is BETTER COLLECTIVE profitable?

Yes, BETTER COLLECTIVE generated a net profit of 8.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BETTER COLLECTIVE ?

The headquarters of BETTER COLLECTIVE is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BETTER COLLECTIVE ?

The tax return of BETTER COLLECTIVE 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 BETTER COLLECTIVE operate?

BETTER COLLECTIVE operates in the sector Traitement de données, hébergement et activités connexes (NAF code 63.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.