4 CAD ERP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

4 CAD ERP is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in BOUGUENAIS (44340), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 19.6 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 - 4 CAD ERP (SIREN 535257067)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 19 562 163 € 16 971 832 € 15 897 965 € 11 401 348 € 9 302 491 € 10 782 999 € 9 703 696 € 6 741 302 € 5 269 945 €
Net income 824 586 € 612 314 € 669 572 € 746 570 € 346 859 € 474 450 € 462 492 € 230 219 € 194 385 €
EBITDA 1 391 859 € 858 668 € 992 477 € 1 216 192 € 373 350 € 800 287 € 883 159 € 446 241 € 249 752 €
Net margin 4.2% 3.6% 4.2% 6.5% 3.7% 4.4% 4.8% 3.4% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, 4 CAD ERP achieves revenue of 19.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +15% (17.0 M€ -> 19.6 M€). After deducting consumption (41 k€), gross margin stands at 19.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.4 M€, representing 7.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 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 825 k€, i.e. 4.2% 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

19 562 163 €

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

19 521 641 €

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

1 391 859 €

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

1 242 465 €

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

824 586 €

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

7.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.9% 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

8.685%

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

19.591%

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

4.934%

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

0.309

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

53.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
4 CAD ERP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of 4 CAD ERP (8.69) 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
19.59% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of 4 CAD ERP (19.6%) 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
0.31 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of 4 CAD ERP (0.31) 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 178.89. 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 0.4x. 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

178.888

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

0.38

Liquidity indicators evolution
4 CAD ERP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
178.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of 4 CAD ERP (178.89) 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
0.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of 4 CAD ERP (0.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 109 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 197 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 88 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +170%, 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

1 489 463 €

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

109 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

197 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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
4 CAD ERP

Positioning of 4 CAD ERP in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of 4 CAD ERP is estimated at 1 864 971 € (range 867 138€ - 5 438 595€). With an EBITDA of 1 391 859€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
215 transactions
867k€ 1864k€ 5438k€
1 864 971 € Range: 867 138€ - 5 438 595€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 391 859 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 359 358 €
513 434€ - 6 007 345€
Revenue Multiple 30%
19 562 163 € × 0.16x
Estimation 3 139 994 €
1 684 294€ - 5 735 684€
Net Income Multiple 20%
824 586 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 216 472 €
525 664€ - 3 571 089€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 4 CAD ERP

What is the revenue of 4 CAD ERP ?

The revenue of 4 CAD ERP in 2024 is 19.6 M€.

Is 4 CAD ERP profitable?

Yes, 4 CAD ERP generated a net profit of 825 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of 4 CAD ERP ?

The headquarters of 4 CAD ERP is located in BOUGUENAIS (44340), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of 4 CAD ERP ?

The tax return of 4 CAD ERP 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 4 CAD ERP operate?

4 CAD ERP operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.