BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de centres d'appels. Based in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 158.7 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 - BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S (SIREN 442615340)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 158 708 534 € 154 001 636 €
Net income 19 957 274 € 10 392 844 €
EBITDA 16 564 395 € 14 901 318 €
Net margin 12.6% 6.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S achieves revenue of 158.7 M€. Vs 2016: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 158.7 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 16.6 M€, representing 10.4% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20.0 M€, i.e. 12.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

158 708 534 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

158 708 534 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

16 564 395 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 231 937 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

19 957 274 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

14.933%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

21.547%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

9.819%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.274

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

6.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.93 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.9
Q3: 43.02
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES... (14.93) 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
21.55% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 5.01%
Med: 24.3%
Q3: 47.73%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES... (21.6%) 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
0.27 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.66 years
Average +7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES... (0.27) 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 84.98. 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 6.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

84.982

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

6.566

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
84.98 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 103.9
Med: 137.2
Q3: 204.16
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES... (84.98) 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
6.57x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.88x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES... (6.6x) 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: 93 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 92 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 52 days of revenue, i.e. 23.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

23 076 221 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

93 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

92 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

52 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de centres d'appels

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S is estimated at 54 803 128 € (range 19 541 029€ - 111 319 888€). With an EBITDA of 16 564 395€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2017
54 tx
19541k€ 54803k€ 111319k€
54 803 128 € Range: 19 541 029€ - 111 319 888€
Section année 2017 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 564 395 € × 3.4x
Estimation 56 810 849 €
19 205 098€ - 103 826 087€
Revenue Multiple 30%
158 708 534 € × 0.24x
Estimation 38 304 413 €
27 168 210€ - 89 138 502€
Net Income Multiple 20%
19 957 274 € × 3.7x
Estimation 74 531 904 €
8 940 088€ - 163 326 471€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 (Activités de centres d'appels)

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Frequently asked questions about BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S

What is the revenue of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S ?

The revenue of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S in 2017 is 158.7 M€.

Is BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S profitable?

Yes, BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S generated a net profit of 20.0 M€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S ?

The headquarters of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S is located in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S ?

The tax return of BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S 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 SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S operate?

BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES - B2S operates in the sector Activités de centres d'appels (NAF code 82.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.