JBC GROUPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JBC GROUPE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 352 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 - JBC GROUPE (SIREN 520992124)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 351 754 € 767 200 € 907 885 €
Net income 41 203 € 447 450 € 134 378 €
EBITDA -408 699 € -257 972 € -442 169 €
Net margin 11.7% 58.3% 14.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, JBC GROUPE achieves revenue of 352 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2016 (CAGR: -37.8%). Significant drop of -54% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (23 k€), gross margin stands at 329 k€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -409 k€, representing -116.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-54%), EBITDA varies by -58%, reducing margin by 82.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 41 k€, i.e. 11.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

351 754 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

328 917 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-408 699 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

47 646 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

41 203 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-116.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 45%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

4.014%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

45.495%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-21.866%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-0.635

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

6.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
JBC GROUPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.01 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.32
Q3: 39.39
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of JBC GROUPE (4.01) 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
45.49% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 4.53%
Med: 37.2%
Q3: 70.57%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of JBC GROUPE (45.5%) 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
-0.64 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of JBC GROUPE (-0.64) 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 104.87. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

104.87

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-1.992

Liquidity indicators evolution
JBC GROUPE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
104.87 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 132.67
Med: 252.99
Q3: 611.74
Average

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of JBC GROUPE (104.87) 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
-1.99x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of JBC GROUPE (-2.0x) 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: 933 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 153 days. The gap of 780 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 23 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 220 days of revenue, i.e. 215 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2016, WCR increased by +53%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

215 288 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

933 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

153 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

23 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

220 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JBC GROUPE

Positioning of JBC GROUPE in its sector

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

Valuation estimate

Based on 580 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of JBC GROUPE is estimated at 178 566 € (range 74 303€ - 355 435€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.45x (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 2016
580 transactions
74k€ 178k€ 355k€
178 566 € Range: 74 303€ - 355 435€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
351 754 € × 0.45x
Estimation 158 375 €
73 171€ - 268 991€
Net Income Multiple 20%
41 203 € × 5.1x
Estimation 208 854 €
76 003€ - 485 102€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 580 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 JBC GROUPE

What is the revenue of JBC GROUPE ?

The revenue of JBC GROUPE in 2016 is 352 k€.

Is JBC GROUPE profitable?

Yes, JBC GROUPE generated a net profit of 41 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of JBC GROUPE ?

The headquarters of JBC GROUPE is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of JBC GROUPE ?

The tax return of JBC GROUPE 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 JBC GROUPE operate?

JBC GROUPE 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.