BIO-CORN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BIO-CORN is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de produits azotés et d'engrais. Based in CEAULMONT (36200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 864 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 - BIO-CORN (SIREN 339918583)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 864 434 € 771 488 € 1 176 212 € 1 040 720 € 865 152 € 700 681 € 789 073 € 769 232 € 801 810 €
Net income -176 362 € 47 365 € 155 971 € 97 613 € 127 225 € 15 186 € 32 355 € 44 351 € 24 320 €
EBITDA -141 642 € 15 916 € 276 312 € 238 543 € 59 721 € 41 662 € 41 587 € 85 656 € 88 853 €
Net margin -20.4% 6.1% 13.3% 9.4% 14.7% 2.2% 4.1% 5.8% 3.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BIO-CORN achieves revenue of 864 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +12% (771 k€ -> 864 k€). After deducting consumption (377 k€), gross margin stands at 488 k€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -142 k€, representing -16.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+12%), EBITDA varies by -990%, reducing margin by 18.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -176 k€ (-20.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

864 434 €

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

487 624 €

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

-141 642 €

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

-186 410 €

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

-176 362 €

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

-16.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 47%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

47.387%

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

40.694%

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

-15.372%

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

-1.508

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

12.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
BIO-CORN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
47.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.95
Med: 30.99
Q3: 89.53
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BIO-CORN (47.39) 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
40.69% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.85%
Med: 42.23%
Q3: 60.06%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BIO-CORN (40.7%) 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
-1.51 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -1.89 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 2.3 years
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BIO-CORN (-1.51) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 194.11. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

194.109

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

-1.378

Liquidity indicators evolution
BIO-CORN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
194.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 190.68
Med: 291.78
Q3: 411.05
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BIO-CORN (194.11) 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
-1.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.15x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 10.92x
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BIO-CORN (-1.4x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 134 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 89 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 83 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 166 days of revenue, i.e. 399 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +92%, 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

399 394 €

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

45 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

134 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

83 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

166 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BIO-CORN

Positioning of BIO-CORN in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de produits azotés et d'engrais

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BIO-CORN is estimated at 94 953 € (range 61 964€ - 216 032€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
74 tx
61k€ 94k€ 216k€
94 953 € Range: 61 964€ - 216 032€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
864 434 € × 0.11x = 94 953 €
Range: 61 965€ - 216 033€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 BIO-CORN

What is the revenue of BIO-CORN ?

The revenue of BIO-CORN in 2024 is 864 k€.

Is BIO-CORN profitable?

BIO-CORN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BIO-CORN ?

The headquarters of BIO-CORN is located in CEAULMONT (36200), in the department Indre.

Where to find the tax return of BIO-CORN ?

The tax return of BIO-CORN 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 BIO-CORN operate?

BIO-CORN operates in the sector Fabrication de produits azotés et d'engrais (NAF code 20.15Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.