BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in OYONNAX (01100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (SIREN 384612818)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 1 533 813 € 2 167 605 € 2 748 975 € 2 071 111 €
Net income 34 640 € -185 456 € -444 868 € 145 241 €
EBITDA 26 129 € -166 243 € -167 005 € -59 242 €
Net margin 2.3% -8.6% -16.2% 7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -7.2%). Significant drop of -29% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (238 k€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 26 k€, representing 1.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 2.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 533 813 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 295 547 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

26 129 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 383 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 640 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 107%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

106.693%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

31.834%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

5.336%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

7.783

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

14.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
106.69 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.16
Med: 16.58
Q3: 89.95
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (106.69) 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
31.83% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 21.18%
Med: 59.62%
Q3: 88.69%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (31.8%) 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
7.78 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.04 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 4.02 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (7.78) 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 192.09. 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 37.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

192.091

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

37.319

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
192.09 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 106.93
Med: 440.58
Q3: 2307.95
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (192.09) 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
37.32x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -58.17x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +31 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION (37.3x) 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: 186 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. The gap of 118 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 208 days of revenue, i.e. 885 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

885 194 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

186 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

68 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

208 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION is estimated at 397 680 € (range 182 831€ - 681 947€). With an EBITDA of 26 129€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.60x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
71 tx
182k€ 397k€ 681k€
397 680 € Range: 182 831€ - 681 947€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
26 129 € × 5.0x
Estimation 129 420 €
53 312€ - 280 581€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 533 813 € × 0.60x
Estimation 927 534 €
479 332€ - 1 443 822€
Net Income Multiple 20%
34 640 € × 7.9x
Estimation 273 554 €
61 879€ - 542 554€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION in 2020 is 1.5 M€.

Is BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION is located in OYONNAX (01100), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION 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 BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION operate?

BLONDEAU COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.