CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion d'installations sportives. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (SIREN 491541157)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 338 511 € 2 822 007 € 2 765 458 €
Net income -477 765 € 49 135 € -104 091 €
EBITDA -195 311 € 350 635 € 373 163 €
Net margin -35.7% 1.7% -3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2020 (CAGR: -30.4%). Significant drop of -53% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.3 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 -195 k€, representing -14.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-53%), EBITDA varies by -156%, reducing margin by 27.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -478 k€ (-35.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 338 511 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 338 511 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-195 311 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-493 562 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-477 765 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-14.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -0%. 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 -13%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-0.058%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

-13.472%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-18.616%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-0.001

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

17.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-0.06 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -40.94
Med: 13.43
Q3: 148.69
Good -31 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (-0.06) 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
-13.47% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 19.78%
Q3: 48.32%
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (-13.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-0.0 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.68 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 3.98 years
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (-0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 34.93. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

34.926

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-3.278

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
34.93 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 81.59
Med: 147.34
Q3: 279.65
Watch

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (34.93) 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
-3.28x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.76x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.59x
Average -37 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE (-3.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 170 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 146 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-222 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-183%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-826 276 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

24 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

170 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

-222 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion d'installations sportives

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE is estimated at 764 834 € (range 241 329€ - 1 233 222€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
73 tx
241k€ 764k€ 1233k€
764 834 € Range: 241 329€ - 1 233 222€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 338 511 € × 0.57x = 764 835 €
Range: 241 329€ - 1 233 223€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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 CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE

What is the revenue of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE ?

The revenue of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE in 2020 is 1.3 M€.

Is CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE profitable?

CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE ?

The headquarters of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE ?

The tax return of CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE 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 CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE operate?

CERCLE DE LA FORME BASTILLE operates in the sector Gestion d'installations sportives (NAF code 93.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.