Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1993-09-16 (32 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Activité des économistes de la constructionLocation: STRASBOURG (67100), Bas-Rhin
C 2 B I : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
C 2 B I is a French company
founded 32 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction.
Based in STRASBOURG (67100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, C 2 B I achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.7%. Vs 2022, growth of +23% (2.7 M€ -> 3.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.4 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 614 k€, representing 18.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.4 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 445 k€, i.e. 13.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
3 371 027 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 371 027 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
613 907 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
555 776 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
444 912 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
18.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 63%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.8% 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 (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
10.303%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
63.117%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
13.784%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
0.467
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
27.222
10.06
7.673
10.303
Financial autonomy
87.161
81.966
77.9
70.615
60.61
66.085
62.868
63.117
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-530.095
1.011
0.445
0.467
Cash flow / Revenue
-1.376%
8.821%
3.211%
-9.18%
-0.036%
6.482%
10.482%
13.784%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
10.32023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.13
Med: 10.82
Q3: 57.32
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of C 2 B I (10.30) 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
63.12%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 7.75%
Med: 31.03%
Q3: 61.18%
Excellent
In 2023, the financial autonomy of C 2 B I (63.1%) 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
0.47 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.05 years
Average-8 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the repayment capacity of C 2 B I (0.47) 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 380.43. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
380.434
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
0.071
Liquidity indicators evolution C 2 B I
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
724.851
497.877
405.439
293.184
398.678
324.386
360.794
380.434
Interest coverage
-209.25
0.0
0.0
2310.892
-0.263
0.887
0.237
0.071
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
380.432023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 147.03
Med: 246.81
Q3: 438.69
Good
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of C 2 B I (380.43) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
0.07x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.13x
Good-22 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the interest coverage of C 2 B I (0.1x) 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: 90 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The gap of 54 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 62 days of revenue, i.e. 579 k€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
578 839 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
90 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
36 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
62 j
WCR and payment terms evolution C 2 B I
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
582 260 €
621 812 €
800 869 €
773 657 €
576 910 €
361 691 €
456 330 €
578 839 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
82
73
96
93
71
87
89
90
Supplier payment term (days)
50
29
43
47
33
35
38
36
Positioning of C 2 B I in its sector
Comparison with sector Activité des économistes de la construction
Valuation estimate
Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of C 2 B I is estimated at
1 862 836 €
(range 472 627€ - 3 091 721€).
With an EBITDA of 613 907€, the sector multiple of 3.5x 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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2023
98 tx
472k€1862k€3091k€
1 862 836 €Range: 472 627€ - 3 091 721€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
613 907 €×3.5x
Estimation2 126 723 €
529 931€ - 3 486 497€
Revenue Multiple30%
3 371 027 €×0.36x
Estimation1 225 314 €
402 354€ - 2 073 300€
Net Income Multiple20%
444 912 €×4.9x
Estimation2 159 403 €
434 780€ - 3 632 415€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 (Activité des économistes de la construction)
Compare C 2 B I with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, C 2 B I generated a net profit of 445 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of C 2 B I ?
The headquarters of C 2 B I is located in STRASBOURG (67100), in the department Bas-Rhin.
Where to find the tax return of C 2 B I ?
The tax return of C 2 B I 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 C 2 B I operate?
C 2 B I operates in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction (NAF code 74.90A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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