BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13080), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.7 M€. 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 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS (SIREN 445023427)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 668 183 € 3 104 217 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 245 903 € 1 118 € 136 900 € 53 280 € 514 € 61 857 € 88 €
EBITDA 963 799 € 545 806 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 6.7% 0.0% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS achieves revenue of 3.7 M€. Over the period 2023-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (3.1 M€ -> 3.7 M€). After deducting consumption (228 k€), gross margin stands at 3.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 964 k€, representing 26.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 246 k€, i.e. 6.7% 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

3 668 183 €

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

3 439 973 €

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

963 799 €

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

214 444 €

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

245 903 €

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

26.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 130%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

129.911%

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

10.697%

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

6.793%

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

2.064

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

24.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
129.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SO... (129.91) 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
10.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SO... (10.7%) 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
2.06 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SO... (2.06) 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 152.16. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

152.16

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

1.352

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
152.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SO... (152.16) 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
1.35x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Excellent +15 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SO... (1.4x) 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: 126 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 254 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 128 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 82 days of revenue, i.e. 839 k€ to permanently finance.

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

839 244 €

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

126 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

254 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

82 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS is estimated at 719 838 € (range 303 865€ - 2 615 552€). With an EBITDA of 963 799€, the sector multiple of 1.0x 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
215 transactions
303k€ 719k€ 2615k€
719 838 € Range: 303 865€ - 2 615 552€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
963 799 € × 1.0x
Estimation 941 293 €
355 530€ - 4 159 813€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 668 183 € × 0.16x
Estimation 588 793 €
315 829€ - 1 075 522€
Net Income Multiple 20%
245 903 € × 1.5x
Estimation 362 769 €
156 760€ - 1 064 948€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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...).

Similar companies (Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)

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Frequently asked questions about BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS

What is the revenue of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS ?

The revenue of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS in 2024 is 3.7 M€.

Is BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS profitable?

Yes, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS generated a net profit of 246 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS ?

The headquarters of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13080), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS ?

The tax return of BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS 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 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS operate?

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.