J.CAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

J.CAN is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 320 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - J.CAN (SIREN 804748267)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 320 356 € 159 613 € 28 192 €
Net income 49 820 € 41 909 € 11 637 €
EBITDA 79 398 € 66 522 € 13 955 €
Net margin 15.6% 26.3% 41.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, J.CAN achieves revenue of 320 k€. Over the period 2014-2016, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +237.1%. Vs 2015, growth of +101% (160 k€ -> 320 k€). After deducting consumption (183 k€), gross margin stands at 138 k€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 79 k€, representing 24.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+101%), EBITDA varies by +19%, reducing margin by 16.9 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 50 k€, i.e. 15.6% 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

320 356 €

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

137 838 €

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

79 398 €

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

78 041 €

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

49 820 €

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

24.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 88%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.0% 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 (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

88.019%

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

27.884%

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

15.975%

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

0.973

Solvency indicators evolution
J.CAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
88.02 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 4.87
Med: 30.83
Q3: 107.34
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of J.CAN (88.02) 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
27.88% 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 19.69%
Med: 44.6%
Q3: 66.63%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of J.CAN (27.9%) 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
0.97 years 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 3.43 years
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of J.CAN (0.97) 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 130.47. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

130.466

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

1.409

Liquidity indicators evolution
J.CAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.47 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 124.47
Med: 199.1
Q3: 319.66
Average -48 pts over 3 years

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of J.CAN (130.47) 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
1.41x 2016
2014
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.62x
Q3: 8.34x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of J.CAN (1.4x) 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: 214 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. The gap of 114 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 38 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 183 days of revenue, i.e. 163 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2016, WCR increased by +226%, 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

163 215 €

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

214 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

100 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

38 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

183 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
J.CAN

Positioning of J.CAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 994 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of J.CAN is estimated at 233 589 € (range 104 481€ - 441 187€). With an EBITDA of 79 398€, the sector multiple of 3.7x is applied. 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
994 transactions
104k€ 233k€ 441k€
233 589 € Range: 104 481€ - 441 187€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
79 398 € × 3.7x
Estimation 295 361 €
133 515€ - 556 786€
Revenue Multiple 30%
320 356 € × 0.45x
Estimation 143 152 €
73 056€ - 240 870€
Net Income Multiple 20%
49 820 € × 4.3x
Estimation 214 816 €
79 036€ - 452 669€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 994 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.CAN

What is the revenue of J.CAN ?

The revenue of J.CAN in 2016 is 320 k€.

Is J.CAN profitable?

Yes, J.CAN generated a net profit of 50 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of J.CAN ?

The headquarters of J.CAN is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of J.CAN ?

The tax return of J.CAN 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.CAN operate?

J.CAN operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.