J B PRECISION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

J B PRECISION is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42100), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 563 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 - J B PRECISION (SIREN 398263053)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 563 416 € 569 575 € 483 950 € 419 295 €
Net income 25 980 € 20 281 € 66 090 € 69 100 €
EBITDA 20 400 € 4 458 € 87 781 € 93 912 €
Net margin 4.6% 3.6% 13.7% 16.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, J B PRECISION achieves revenue of 563 k€. Over the period 2021-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.3%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (87 k€), gross margin stands at 477 k€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 20 k€, representing 3.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 26 k€, i.e. 4.6% 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

563 416 €

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

476 556 €

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

20 400 €

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

30 662 €

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

25 980 €

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

3.6%

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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 73%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.24%

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

73.405%

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

2.69%

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

0.03

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

2.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
J B PRECISION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.87
Med: 17.34
Q3: 52.01
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of J B PRECISION (0.24) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.41% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 23.1%
Med: 44.97%
Q3: 62.71%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of J B PRECISION (73.4%) 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
0.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.31 years
Q3: 1.48 years
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of J B PRECISION (0.03) 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 273.94. 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

273.94

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

0.245

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
273.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 167.32
Med: 242.93
Q3: 357.25
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of J B PRECISION (273.94) 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
0.24x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.55x
Q3: 3.79x
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of J B PRECISION (0.2x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 23 days. The company must finance 27 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 80 days of revenue, i.e. 126 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2021-2024, WCR increased by +28%, 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

125 890 €

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

50 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

23 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

80 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of J B PRECISION in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of J B PRECISION is estimated at 62 645 € (range 35 896€ - 173 764€). With an EBITDA of 20 400€, the sector multiple of 1.0x 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 2024
104 transactions
35k€ 62k€ 173k€
62 645 € Range: 35 896€ - 173 764€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 400 € × 1.0x
Estimation 20 977 €
14 480€ - 68 625€
Revenue Multiple 30%
563 416 € × 0.27x
Estimation 151 505 €
80 789€ - 384 786€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 980 € × 1.3x
Estimation 33 529 €
22 099€ - 120 079€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 J B PRECISION

What is the revenue of J B PRECISION ?

The revenue of J B PRECISION in 2024 is 563 k€.

Is J B PRECISION profitable?

Yes, J B PRECISION generated a net profit of 26 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of J B PRECISION ?

The headquarters of J B PRECISION is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42100), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of J B PRECISION ?

The tax return of J B PRECISION 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 J B PRECISION operate?

J B PRECISION operates in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.