BLUE LINE CONCEPT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BLUE LINE CONCEPT is a French company
founded 38 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées de design.
Based in AUBAGNE (13400),
this company of category PME
shows in 2022 a revenue of 464 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - BLUE LINE CONCEPT (SIREN 341512101)
Indicator
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
463 895 €
145 506 €
101 323 €
91 676 €
92 237 €
31 663 €
26 579 €
Net income
21 767 €
881 €
-1 333 €
444 €
22 547 €
-1 454 €
-15 322 €
EBITDA
25 936 €
-1 467 €
-185 €
1 136 €
26 278 €
-1 797 €
-14 901 €
Net margin
4.7%
0.6%
-1.3%
0.5%
24.4%
-4.6%
-57.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2022, BLUE LINE CONCEPT achieves revenue of 464 k€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +61.1%. Vs 2021, growth of +219% (146 k€ -> 464 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 464 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 26 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.6 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 22 k€, i.e. 4.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2022)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
463 895 €
Gross margin (2022)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
463 895 €
EBITDA (2022)
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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
25 936 €
EBIT (2022)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
22 094 €
Net income (2022)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
21 767 €
EBITDA margin (2022)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
5.5%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 69%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
Debt ratio (2022)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
68.743%
Financial autonomy (2022)
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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
31.546%
Cash flow / Revenue (2022)
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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
5.472%
Repayment capacity (2022)
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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
1.421
Asset age ratio (2022)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Debt ratio
4.669
5.008
2.359
42.605
130.068
110.43
68.743
Financial autonomy
77.177
77.01
72.571
48.942
33.104
16.162
31.546
Repayment capacity
-0.067
-0.559
0.045
17.497
-128.217
-26.067
1.421
Cash flow / Revenue
-56.067%
-5.675%
24.445%
1.143%
-0.417%
-1.24%
5.472%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
68.742022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.75
Q3: 60.98
Average
In 2022, the debt ratio of BLUE LINE CONCEPT (68.74) 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
31.55%2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 3.48%
Med: 30.63%
Q3: 59.03%
Good
In 2022, the financial autonomy of BLUE LINE CONCEPT (31.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
1.42 years2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.74 years
Average+51 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the repayment capacity of BLUE LINE CONCEPT (1.42) 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 175.82. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2022)
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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
175.818
Interest coverage (2022)
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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
1.261
Liquidity indicators evolution BLUE LINE CONCEPT
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Liquidity ratio
383.455
363.494
336.275
185.281
294.388
847.366
175.818
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.704
-125.946
-22.904
1.261
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
175.822022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 126.19
Med: 214.16
Q3: 394.16
Average-22 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the liquidity ratio of BLUE LINE CONCEPT (175.82) 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
1.26x2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.58x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the interest coverage of BLUE LINE CONCEPT (1.3x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 28 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +909%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2022)
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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
28 414 €
Customer credit (2022)
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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 (2022)
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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
45 j
Inventory turnover (2022)
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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 (2022)
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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
22 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BLUE LINE CONCEPT
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Operating WCR
-3 514 €
-2 667 €
4 397 €
7 436 €
22 643 €
-128 732 €
28 414 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
0
55
30
101
74
27
Supplier payment term (days)
19
14
18
84
71
16
45
Positioning of BLUE LINE CONCEPT in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées de design
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions).
This range of 85 950€ to 274 608€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2022
Indicative
85k€160k€274k€
160 358 €Range: 85 950€ - 274 608€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 BLUE LINE CONCEPT
What is the revenue of BLUE LINE CONCEPT ?
The revenue of BLUE LINE CONCEPT in 2022 is 464 k€.
Is BLUE LINE CONCEPT profitable?
Yes, BLUE LINE CONCEPT generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2022.
Where is the headquarters of BLUE LINE CONCEPT ?
The headquarters of BLUE LINE CONCEPT is located in AUBAGNE (13400), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of BLUE LINE CONCEPT ?
The tax return of BLUE LINE CONCEPT 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 BLUE LINE CONCEPT operate?
BLUE LINE CONCEPT operates in the sector Activités spécialisées de design (NAF code 74.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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