BRINK'S FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRINK'S FORMATION is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in PARIS (75014), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.1 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 - BRINK'S FORMATION (SIREN 399309749)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 116 059 € 3 059 498 € 2 769 487 € 1 923 926 € 2 424 597 € 2 495 192 € 2 070 693 €
Net income 79 249 € -363 890 € -312 366 € -438 552 € 122 459 € 240 002 € 56 281 €
EBITDA 201 062 € -346 845 € -235 873 € -411 029 € 282 729 € 313 553 € 87 398 €
Net margin 1.3% -11.9% -11.3% -22.8% 5.1% 9.6% 2.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BRINK'S FORMATION achieves revenue of 6.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +100% (3.1 M€ -> 6.1 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 6.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 201 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.6 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 79 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

6 116 059 €

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

6 116 059 €

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

201 062 €

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

120 583 €

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

79 249 €

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

3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 45%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.016%

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

44.774%

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

1.443%

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

0.0

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

14.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Good -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BRINK'S FORMATION (0.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
44.77% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Good +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BRINK'S FORMATION (44.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BRINK'S FORMATION (0.00) 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 162.48. 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 34.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

162.477

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

34.651

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
162.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BRINK'S FORMATION (162.48) 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
34.65x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BRINK'S FORMATION (34.6x) 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: 82 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. The company must finance 27 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +134%, 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

1 910 535 €

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

82 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

55 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

0 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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BRINK'S FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BRINK'S FORMATION is estimated at 920 353 € (range 315 162€ - 2 100 929€). With an EBITDA of 201 062€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
134 transactions
315k€ 920k€ 2100k€
920 353 € Range: 315 162€ - 2 100 929€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
201 062 € × 2.2x
Estimation 435 936 €
157 969€ - 1 133 809€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 116 059 € × 0.36x
Estimation 2 186 117 €
729 371€ - 4 274 269€
Net Income Multiple 20%
79 249 € × 2.9x
Estimation 232 751 €
86 834€ - 1 258 720€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 BRINK'S FORMATION

What is the revenue of BRINK'S FORMATION ?

The revenue of BRINK'S FORMATION in 2024 is 6.1 M€.

Is BRINK'S FORMATION profitable?

Yes, BRINK'S FORMATION generated a net profit of 79 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BRINK'S FORMATION ?

The headquarters of BRINK'S FORMATION is located in PARIS (75014), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BRINK'S FORMATION ?

The tax return of BRINK'S FORMATION 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 BRINK'S FORMATION operate?

BRINK'S FORMATION operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.