EC COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EC COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in BAGNOLS-SUR-CEZE (30200), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 468 k€. 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 - EC COMMUNICATION (SIREN 445397078)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 468 452 € 410 756 € 442 370 €
Net income 37 216 € 64 125 € 22 628 €
EBITDA 56 363 € 87 654 € 36 756 €
Net margin 7.9% 15.6% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, EC COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 468 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Vs 2021, growth of +14% (411 k€ -> 468 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 468 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 56 k€, representing 12.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+14%), EBITDA varies by -36%, reducing margin by 9.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 37 k€, i.e. 7.9% 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

468 452 €

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

468 452 €

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

56 363 €

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

52 697 €

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

37 216 €

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

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 32%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 2.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

31.654%

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

62.614%

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

8.726%

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

2.474

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

16.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
EC COMMUNICATION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
31.65 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.45
Q3: 55.91
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of EC COMMUNICATION (31.65) 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
62.61% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 6.66%
Med: 40.67%
Q3: 75.55%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of EC COMMUNICATION (62.6%) 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
2.47 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.02 years
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of EC COMMUNICATION (2.47) 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 562.50. 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 3.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

562.496

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

3.298

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
562.5 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 135.76
Med: 283.99
Q3: 749.97
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of EC COMMUNICATION (562.50) 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
3.3x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.31x
Excellent

In 2022, the interest coverage of EC COMMUNICATION (3.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Overall, WCR represents 111 days of revenue, i.e. 144 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2022, WCR increased by +167%, requiring additional financing.

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

144 438 €

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

33 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

38 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 in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

111 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EC COMMUNICATION

Positioning of EC COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of EC COMMUNICATION is estimated at 298 268 € (range 150 986€ - 610 037€). With an EBITDA of 56 363€, the sector multiple of 6.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 value 2022
88 tx
150k€ 298k€ 610k€
298 268 € Range: 150 986€ - 610 037€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
56 363 € × 6.8x
Estimation 385 887 €
210 514€ - 766 326€
Revenue Multiple 30%
468 452 € × 0.33x
Estimation 153 829 €
87 777€ - 344 150€
Net Income Multiple 20%
37 216 € × 8.0x
Estimation 295 882 €
96 982€ - 618 146€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about EC COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of EC COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of EC COMMUNICATION in 2022 is 468 k€.

Is EC COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, EC COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 37 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of EC COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of EC COMMUNICATION is located in BAGNOLS-SUR-CEZE (30200), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of EC COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of EC COMMUNICATION 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 EC COMMUNICATION operate?

EC COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.