BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision. Based in STRASBOURG (67100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 303 k€. 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 - BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (SIREN 519474498)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 302 932 € 275 015 €
Net income 54 291 € 66 906 €
EBITDA 34 790 € 55 504 €
Net margin 17.9% 24.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES achieves revenue of 303 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +10% (275 k€ -> 303 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 303 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 35 k€, representing 11.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -37%, reducing margin by 8.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 54 k€, i.e. 17.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

302 932 €

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

302 932 €

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

34 790 €

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

25 919 €

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

54 291 €

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

11.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.9% 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 (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

18.504%

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

13.965%

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

20.852%

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

0.714

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

82.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.5 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.18
Q3: 46.61
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (18.50) 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
13.96% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.15%
Med: 34.91%
Q3: 61.15%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (14.0%) 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
0.71 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.82 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (0.71) 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 274.90. 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 4.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

274.901

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

4.03

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
274.9 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 107.99
Med: 177.54
Q3: 312.45
Good +29 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (274.90) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
4.03x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.55x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES (4.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. The gap of 31 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 79 days of revenue, i.e. 66 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

66 278 €

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

71 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

40 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

0 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

79 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES

Positioning of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES is estimated at 71 843 € (range 40 636€ - 175 989€). With an EBITDA of 34 790€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2017
88 tx
40k€ 71k€ 175k€
71 843 € Range: 40 636€ - 175 989€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
34 790 € × 1.4x
Estimation 49 816 €
19 549€ - 132 423€
Revenue Multiple 30%
302 932 € × 0.32x
Estimation 97 728 €
72 237€ - 209 732€
Net Income Multiple 20%
54 291 € × 1.6x
Estimation 88 084 €
45 956€ - 234 291€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES

What is the revenue of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES ?

The revenue of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES in 2017 is 303 k€.

Is BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES profitable?

Yes, BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES generated a net profit of 54 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES ?

The headquarters of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES is located in STRASBOURG (67100), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES ?

The tax return of BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES 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 BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES operate?

BG FILMS ET TECHNOLOGIES operates in the sector Post-production de films cinématographiques, de vidéo et de programmes de télévision (NAF code 59.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.