C3S : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

C3S is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in GRENOBLE (38100), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 83 k€. 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 - C3S (SIREN 888705993)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 82 518 € 56 457 € 49 430 €
Net income 41 125 € 0 € 4 406 €
EBITDA 42 797 € N/C 5 175 €
Net margin 49.8% 0.0% 8.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, C3S achieves revenue of 83 k€. Over the period 2020-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +29.2%. Vs 2021, growth of +46% (56 k€ -> 83 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 83 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 43 k€, representing 51.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 41 k€, i.e. 49.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

82 518 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

82 518 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

42 797 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

41 191 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

41 125 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

51.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 81%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 51.8% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.962%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

81.326%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

51.784%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.222

Solvency indicators evolution
C3S

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.96 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.45
Q3: 61.94
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of C3S (22.96) 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
81.33% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 3.97%
Med: 33.95%
Q3: 62.97%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of C3S (81.3%) 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
0.22 years 2022
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.75 years
Average -15 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of C3S (0.22) 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 interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.154

Liquidity indicators evolution
C3S

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
535.36 2020
2020
Q1: 132.33
Med: 240.27
Q3: 433.52
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of C3S (535.36) 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
0.15x 2022
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.71x
Good +30 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of C3S (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. WCR is negative (0 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of C3S in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of C3S is estimated at 72 012 € (range 32 131€ - 196 236€). With an EBITDA of 42 797€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2022
120 transactions
32k€ 72k€ 196k€
72 012 € Range: 32 131€ - 196 236€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 797 € × 2.2x
Estimation 95 169 €
41 296€ - 261 797€
Revenue Multiple 30%
82 518 € × 0.27x
Estimation 22 413 €
12 670€ - 54 814€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 125 € × 2.2x
Estimation 88 520 €
38 412€ - 244 471€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 C3S

What is the revenue of C3S ?

The revenue of C3S in 2022 is 83 k€.

Is C3S profitable?

Yes, C3S generated a net profit of 41 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of C3S ?

The headquarters of C3S is located in GRENOBLE (38100), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of C3S ?

The tax return of C3S 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 C3S operate?

C3S operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.