JCA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JCA is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75003), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 2.3 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 - JCA (SIREN 799383518)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 2 252 265 € 2 205 832 € 1 800 675 € 575 582 €
Net income -3 € 200 970 € 85 684 € -71 061 €
EBITDA 283 496 € 288 614 € 179 822 € -15 813 €
Net margin -0.0% 9.1% 4.8% -12.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, JCA achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +57.6%. Vs 2017: +2%. After deducting consumption (767 k€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 283 k€, representing 12.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -3 € (-0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 252 265 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 484 992 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

283 496 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

188 539 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-3 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1629%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 14.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1629.411%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

4.074%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

2.793%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

14.394

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

67.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
JCA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1629.41 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.41
Med: 37.74
Q3: 166.92
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of JCA (1629.41) 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
4.07% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.61%
Med: 33.05%
Q3: 59.12%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of JCA (4.1%) 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
14.39 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of JCA (14.39) 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 84.48. 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 6.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

84.477

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

6.78

Liquidity indicators evolution
JCA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
84.48 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 47.03
Med: 96.67
Q3: 181.96
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of JCA (84.48) 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
6.78x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 6.28x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of JCA (6.8x) 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: 11 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 52 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 84 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2018, WCR increased by +1048%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

83 762 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

11 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

63 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JCA

Positioning of JCA in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1098 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of JCA is estimated at 1 817 047 € (range 1 090 126€ - 2 810 205€). With an EBITDA of 283 496€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2018
1098 transactions
1090k€ 1817k€ 2810k€
1 817 047 € Range: 1 090 126€ - 2 810 205€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
283 496 € × 7.0x
Estimation 1 986 328 €
1 144 052€ - 3 195 875€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 252 265 € × 0.68x
Estimation 1 534 913 €
1 000 251€ - 2 167 424€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1098 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 JCA

What is the revenue of JCA ?

The revenue of JCA in 2018 is 2.3 M€.

Is JCA profitable?

JCA recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of JCA ?

The headquarters of JCA is located in PARIS (75003), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of JCA ?

The tax return of JCA 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 JCA operate?

JCA operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.