DCF FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DCF FORMATION is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in GAUCHY (02430), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.8 M€. 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 - DCF FORMATION (SIREN 481959112)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 767 409 € 1 680 361 € 1 573 459 € 1 467 596 € 1 018 676 € 654 358 € 496 877 €
Net income 158 708 € 230 142 € 314 856 € 433 391 € 254 180 € 126 032 € 7 036 €
EBITDA 265 352 € 367 478 € 522 359 € 603 176 € 378 628 € 196 694 € 38 451 €
Net margin 9.0% 13.7% 20.0% 29.5% 25.0% 19.3% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DCF FORMATION achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +23.6%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.8 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 265 k€, representing 15.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -28%, reducing margin by 6.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 159 k€, i.e. 9.0% 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

1 767 409 €

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

1 767 409 €

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

265 352 €

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

204 079 €

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

158 708 €

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

14.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 11.5% 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

15.282%

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

60.069%

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

11.533%

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

-1.622

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

36.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.28 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 34.93
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of DCF FORMATION (15.28) 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
60.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.03%
Med: 30.48%
Q3: 60.98%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DCF FORMATION (60.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-1.62 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DCF FORMATION (-1.62) 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 115.80. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

115.802

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

0.184

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
115.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.79
Med: 230.24
Q3: 439.51
Average -39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DCF FORMATION (115.80) 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
0.18x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.65x
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DCF FORMATION (0.2x) 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: 89 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The gap of 39 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 73 days of revenue, i.e. 356 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +214%, 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

356 168 €

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

89 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

50 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

73 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DCF FORMATION

Positioning of DCF FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DCF FORMATION is estimated at 570 409 € (range 202 251€ - 1 622 879€). With an EBITDA of 265 352€, the sector multiple of 2.2x 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
134 transactions
202k€ 570k€ 1622k€
570 409 € Range: 202 251€ - 1 622 879€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
265 352 € × 2.2x
Estimation 575 328 €
208 480€ - 1 496 346€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 767 409 € × 0.36x
Estimation 631 741 €
210 773€ - 1 235 172€
Net Income Multiple 20%
158 708 € × 2.9x
Estimation 466 119 €
173 899€ - 2 520 775€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 DCF FORMATION

What is the revenue of DCF FORMATION ?

The revenue of DCF FORMATION in 2024 is 1.8 M€.

Is DCF FORMATION profitable?

Yes, DCF FORMATION generated a net profit of 159 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DCF FORMATION ?

The headquarters of DCF FORMATION is located in GAUCHY (02430), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of DCF FORMATION ?

The tax return of DCF FORMATION 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 DCF FORMATION operate?

DCF FORMATION operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.