BAB OCTOPUS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BAB OCTOPUS is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in VITTEL (88800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 321 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 - BAB OCTOPUS (SIREN 834135493)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 320 601 € 355 000 € 541 560 € 350 796 € 344 460 € 307 626 € 217 643 € N/C
Net income 509 764 € 498 322 € 87 905 € 82 602 € 53 904 € 77 228 € 79 590 € -901 €
EBITDA 8 900 € -11 286 € -9 664 € -21 571 € -28 716 € 5 377 € 710 € -900 €
Net margin 159.0% 140.4% 16.2% 23.5% 15.6% 25.1% 36.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BAB OCTOPUS achieves revenue of 321 k€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.7%. Slight decline of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 321 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 9 k€, representing 2.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.0 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 510 k€, i.e. 159.0% 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

320 601 €

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

320 601 €

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

8 900 €

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

8 413 €

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

509 764 €

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

2.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 107%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. 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 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 88.8% 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 (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

106.547%

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

46.106%

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

88.827%

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

2.224

Solvency indicators evolution
BAB OCTOPUS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
106.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BAB OCTOPUS (106.55) 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
46.11% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BAB OCTOPUS (46.1%) 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
2.22 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BAB OCTOPUS (2.22) 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 1454.00. 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 247.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1454.001

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

247.742

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1454.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good +31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BAB OCTOPUS (1454.00) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
247.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BAB OCTOPUS (247.7x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Overall, WCR represents 770 days of revenue, i.e. 686 k€ to permanently finance.

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

685 548 €

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

22 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

28 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

770 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BAB OCTOPUS

Positioning of BAB OCTOPUS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of BAB OCTOPUS is estimated at 226 994 € (range 133 804€ - 865 835€). With an EBITDA of 8 900€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
54 tx
133k€ 226k€ 865k€
226 994 € Range: 133 804€ - 865 835€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 900 € × 4.8x
Estimation 43 039 €
7 285€ - 74 169€
Revenue Multiple 30%
320 601 € × 0.59x
Estimation 188 761 €
117 433€ - 224 401€
Net Income Multiple 20%
509 764 € × 1.5x
Estimation 744 236 €
474 661€ - 3 807 153€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 BAB OCTOPUS

What is the revenue of BAB OCTOPUS ?

The revenue of BAB OCTOPUS in 2024 is 321 k€.

Is BAB OCTOPUS profitable?

Yes, BAB OCTOPUS generated a net profit of 510 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BAB OCTOPUS ?

The headquarters of BAB OCTOPUS is located in VITTEL (88800), in the department Vosges.

Where to find the tax return of BAB OCTOPUS ?

The tax return of BAB OCTOPUS 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 BAB OCTOPUS operate?

BAB OCTOPUS operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.