BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de sécurité privée . Based in LISSIEU (69380), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.7 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 - BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (SIREN 483733747)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 733 649 € 2 529 760 € 17 636 011 € 42 373 601 € 44 005 756 € 57 370 337 € 55 366 703 € 38 302 176 € 37 449 707 €
Net income 2 211 791 € 1 595 600 € -1 907 359 € 803 415 € -1 615 933 € 946 180 € 1 101 191 € 203 258 € 837 238 €
EBITDA 1 738 419 € 1 426 217 € -320 436 € 189 439 € -1 411 992 € 28 879 € 1 072 381 € 13 661 € 478 029 €
Net margin 80.9% 63.1% -10.8% 1.9% -3.7% 1.6% 2.0% 0.5% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -27.9%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.7 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 1.7 M€, representing 63.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.2 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 2.2 M€, i.e. 80.9% 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

2 733 649 €

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

2 733 649 €

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

1 738 419 €

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

1 847 926 €

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

2 211 791 €

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

63.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 88%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 77.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

88.116%

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

46.947%

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

77.936%

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

2.719

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

9.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
88.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.49
Q3: 44.57
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (88.12) 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
46.95% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.76%
Med: 19.73%
Q3: 40.99%
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (47.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
2.72 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.36 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (2.72) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1079.42. 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 13.4x. 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

1079.42

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

13.415

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1079.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 102.63
Med: 133.39
Q3: 193.35
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (1079.42) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
13.41x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.63x
Excellent +59 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY (13.4x) 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: 175 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. The gap of 120 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 1453 days of revenue, i.e. 11.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +222%, 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

11 030 383 €

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

175 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

1453 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de sécurité privée

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 2 247 500€ to 8 642 663€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2247k€ 5497k€ 8642k€
5 497 611 € Range: 2 247 500€ - 8 642 663€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY

What is the revenue of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY ?

The revenue of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY in 2024 is 2.7 M€.

Is BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY profitable?

Yes, BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY generated a net profit of 2.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY ?

The headquarters of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY is located in LISSIEU (69380), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY ?

The tax return of BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY 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 BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY operate?

BYBLOS HUMAN SECURITY operates in the sector Activités de sécurité privée (NAF code 80.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.