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AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 341 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (SIREN 801708025)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 340 858 €
Net income 158 301 €
EBITDA 197 687 €
Net margin 46.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION achieves revenue of 341 k€. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 341 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 198 k€, representing 58.0% of 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 158 k€, i.e. 46.4% 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

340 858 €

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

340 858 €

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

197 687 €

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

226 968 €

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

158 301 €

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

58.0%

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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 83%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 32.7% 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

4.244%

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

83.384%

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

32.68%

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

0.115

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

74.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.24 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.31
Q3: 39.32
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (4.24) 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
83.38% 2016
2016
Q1: 4.52%
Med: 37.2%
Q3: 70.57%
Excellent

In 2016, the financial autonomy of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (83.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.12 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.51 years
Average

In 2016, the repayment capacity of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (0.12) 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 757.85. 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

757.853

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
757.85 2016
2016
Q1: 132.67
Med: 253.04
Q3: 611.89
Excellent

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (757.85) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.3x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION (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: 133 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The gap of 95 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 131 days of revenue, i.e. 124 k€ to permanently finance.

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

124 287 €

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

133 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

38 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

0 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

131 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION

Positioning of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION 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 AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION is estimated at 612 617 € (range 248 426€ - 1 198 086€). With an EBITDA of 197 687€, the sector multiple of 4.1x 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
580 transactions
248k€ 612k€ 1198k€
612 617 € Range: 248 426€ - 1 198 086€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
197 687 € × 4.1x
Estimation 812 189 €
337 510€ - 1 494 278€
Revenue Multiple 30%
340 858 € × 0.45x
Estimation 153 470 €
70 905€ - 260 658€
Net Income Multiple 20%
158 301 € × 5.1x
Estimation 802 412 €
292 002€ - 1 863 751€
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...).

Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION

What is the revenue of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION ?

The revenue of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION in 2016 is 341 k€.

Is AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION profitable?

Yes, AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION generated a net profit of 158 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION ?

The headquarters of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION ?

The tax return of AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION 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 AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION operate?

AFRICAN KEY FOR ACTION 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.