BLUE RIDE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLUE RIDE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 60 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 - BLUE RIDE (SIREN 809150287)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 60 441 € 409 461 € 1 289 298 € 1 655 659 € 1 749 485 €
Net income -1 359 871 € 42 222 € 36 744 € 40 603 € 18 067 €
EBITDA 14 673 € 65 168 € 110 113 € -7 854 € 32 309 €
Net margin -2249.9% 10.3% 2.8% 2.5% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BLUE RIDE achieves revenue of 60 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2021 (CAGR: -56.9%). Significant drop of -85% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 60 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 15 k€, representing 24.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -1.4 M€ (-2249.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

60 441 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

60 441 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

14 673 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

30 365 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 359 871 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

24.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -21%. 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 -4692%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-20.867%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

-4692.027%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-2274.221%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-0.172

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-20.87 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.53
Q3: 37.91
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BLUE RIDE (-20.87) 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
-4692.03% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.45%
Med: 30.81%
Q3: 56.93%
Watch -31 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BLUE RIDE (-4692.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.17 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BLUE RIDE (-0.17) 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 3.07. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

3.072

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

1.874

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
3.07 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 125.22
Med: 208.1
Q3: 354.87
Watch -40 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BLUE RIDE (3.07) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.87x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.41x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of BLUE RIDE (1.9x) 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: 76 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1427 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 1351 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-3175 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-229%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-533 115 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

76 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

1427 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-3175 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BLUE RIDE in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BLUE RIDE is estimated at 13 406 € (range 8 044€ - 66 106€). With an EBITDA of 14 673€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2021
67 tx
8k€ 13k€ 66k€
13 406 € Range: 8 044€ - 66 106€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 673 € × 1.1x
Estimation 15 487 €
8 806€ - 89 271€
Revenue Multiple 30%
60 441 € × 0.16x
Estimation 9 940 €
6 775€ - 27 499€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 RIDE

What is the revenue of BLUE RIDE ?

The revenue of BLUE RIDE in 2021 is 60 k€.

Is BLUE RIDE profitable?

BLUE RIDE recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BLUE RIDE ?

The headquarters of BLUE RIDE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BLUE RIDE ?

The tax return of BLUE RIDE 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 RIDE operate?

BLUE RIDE operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.