BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Traduction et interprétation. Based in PARIS (75006), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 940 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 - BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC (SIREN 800172256)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 940 185 € 1 231 782 € 515 301 € 360 000 € 854 416 € 802 138 € 528 795 €
Net income 27 560 € 1 830 € -14 611 € -44 784 € 52 298 € 23 441 € 1 183 €
EBITDA 39 847 € -581 € -16 722 € -43 263 € 67 359 € 26 659 € 16 414 €
Net margin 2.9% 0.1% -2.8% -12.4% 6.1% 2.9% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC achieves revenue of 940 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.5%. Significant drop of -24% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 940 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 40 k€, representing 4.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.3 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 28 k€, i.e. 2.9% 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

940 185 €

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

940 185 €

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

39 847 €

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

38 568 €

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

27 560 €

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

4.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 32%. 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 repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.1% 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

32.094%

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

41.473%

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

3.064%

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

1.903

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

23.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.09 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.71
Q3: 39.35
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DE... (32.09) 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
41.47% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.83%
Med: 34.11%
Q3: 55.97%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DE... (41.5%) 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
1.9 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.98 years
Average +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DE... (1.90) 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 163.12. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

163.125

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

0.188

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.12 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 158.64
Med: 225.72
Q3: 397.2
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DE... (163.12) 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
0.19x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.63x
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DE... (0.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 60 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-21%), freeing up cash.

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

60 125 €

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

47 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

38 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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC in its sector

Comparison with sector Traduction et interprétation

Valuation estimate

Based on 178 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC is estimated at 198 196 € (range 89 591€ - 362 915€). With an EBITDA of 39 847€, the sector multiple of 3.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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
178 transactions
89k€ 198k€ 362k€
198 196 € Range: 89 591€ - 362 915€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
39 847 € × 3.9x
Estimation 156 374 €
67 237€ - 285 455€
Revenue Multiple 30%
940 185 € × 0.33x
Estimation 308 910 €
155 200€ - 571 947€
Net Income Multiple 20%
27 560 € × 5.0x
Estimation 136 682 €
47 065€ - 243 017€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 178 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 BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC

What is the revenue of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC ?

The revenue of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC in 2024 is 940 k€.

Is BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC profitable?

Yes, BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC generated a net profit of 28 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC ?

The headquarters of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC is located in PARIS (75006), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC ?

The tax return of BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC 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 BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC operate?

BUREAU DE COORDINATION DES INTERPRETES DE CONFERENCES - BCIC operates in the sector Traduction et interprétation (NAF code 74.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.