JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 254 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 - JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (SIREN 750862583)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 253 716 € 166 416 € 18 047 € 9 612 € 14 953 €
Net income 46 975 € 46 193 € 13 528 € -74 180 € 10 123 €
EBITDA 13 298 € 57 321 € 15 956 € -73 211 € 11 910 €
Net margin 18.5% 27.8% 75.0% -771.7% 67.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 254 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +103.0%. Vs 2019, growth of +52% (166 k€ -> 254 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 254 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 13 k€, representing 5.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+52%), EBITDA varies by -77%, reducing margin by 29.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 47 k€, i.e. 18.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

253 716 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

253 716 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

13 298 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

13 295 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

46 975 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 37%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 23.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

37.439%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

32.717%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

0.753%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

23.163

Solvency indicators evolution
JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
37.44 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.83
Q3: 61.92
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (37.44) 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
32.72% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.52%
Med: 32.48%
Q3: 63.93%
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (32.7%) 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
23.16 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.57 years
Watch +14 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (23.16) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 179.75. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

179.751

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.75 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 141.63
Med: 259.53
Q3: 518.06
Average -37 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (179.75) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.21x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION (0.0x) 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: 209 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 318 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 109 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 427 days of revenue, i.e. 301 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +1562%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

300 879 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

209 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

318 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

427 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION is estimated at 96 299 € (range 24 005€ - 161 278€). With an EBITDA of 13 298€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2020
98 tx
24k€ 96k€ 161k€
96 299 € Range: 24 005€ - 161 278€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 298 € × 3.5x
Estimation 46 068 €
11 479€ - 75 522€
Revenue Multiple 30%
253 716 € × 0.36x
Estimation 92 222 €
30 283€ - 156 044€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 975 € × 4.9x
Estimation 227 996 €
45 905€ - 383 520€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION in 2020 is 254 k€.

Is JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION profitable?

Yes, JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION 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 JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION operate?

JEAN COCTEAU DIFFUSION operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.