COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 57.7 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 - COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD (SIREN 452777808)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 57 675 089 € 66 556 050 € 60 871 044 € 60 609 663 € 48 826 988 € 53 311 362 € 49 335 291 € 35 590 585 € 24 504 904 €
Net income -4 760 891 € 163 410 € 574 681 € -338 180 € 135 173 € 286 784 € 109 593 € 855 044 € 1 690 227 €
EBITDA -4 885 291 € 26 930 344 € -1 266 399 € -1 991 376 € -1 073 071 € -151 173 € 93 469 € 499 322 € -2 688 055 €
Net margin -8.3% 0.2% 0.9% -0.6% 0.3% 0.5% 0.2% 2.4% 6.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD achieves revenue of 57.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.3%. Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4.4 M€), gross margin stands at 53.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4.9 M€, representing -8.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -118%, reducing margin by 48.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -4.8 M€ (-8.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

57 675 089 €

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

53 286 141 €

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

-4 885 291 €

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

-6 345 652 €

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

-4 760 891 €

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

-8.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 917%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

917.209%

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

5.404%

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

-5.386%

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

-5.659

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

16.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
917.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
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In 2024, the debt ratio of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE... (917.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
5.4% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE... (5.4%) 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
-5.66 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE... (-5.66) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 180.48. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

180.477

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

-15.232

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
180.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE... (180.48) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-15.23x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE... (-15.2x) 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: 76 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 102 days of revenue, i.e. 16.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +83%, 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

16 389 530 €

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

76 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

57 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

102 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD

Positioning of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD is estimated at 9 257 638 € (range 4 965 799€ - 16 910 506€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2024
215 transactions
4965k€ 9257k€ 16910k€
9 257 638 € Range: 4 965 799€ - 16 910 506€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
57 675 089 € × 0.16x = 9 257 639 €
Range: 4 965 800€ - 16 910 507€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 (Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)

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Frequently asked questions about COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD

What is the revenue of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD ?

The revenue of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD in 2024 is 57.7 M€.

Is COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD profitable?

COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD ?

The headquarters of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD ?

The tax return of COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD 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 COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD operate?

COLLABORATION BETTERS THE WORLD operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.