BALFI : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BALFI is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 238 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 - BALFI (SIREN 499630838)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 237 591 € 344 611 € 338 141 € 364 424 € 363 175 € 421 193 € 422 064 € 421 425 €
Net income 1 585 519 € 3 203 774 € -5 671 409 € -2 636 448 € 1 860 569 € 16 389 € 1 951 € 116 €
EBITDA -396 330 € -69 589 € -158 932 € -104 170 € -308 846 € 13 187 € 5 812 € -7 979 €
Net margin 667.3% 929.7% -1677.2% -723.5% 512.3% 3.9% 0.5% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, BALFI achieves revenue of 238 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -7.9%). Significant drop of -31% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 238 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 -396 k€, representing -166.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-31%), EBITDA varies by -470%, reducing margin by 146.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.6 M€, i.e. 667.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

237 591 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

237 591 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-396 330 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-408 896 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 585 519 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-166.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 63%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 61%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

62.555%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

60.841%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-280.835%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-5.863

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

89.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
BALFI

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
62.55 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of BALFI (62.55) 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
60.84% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of BALFI (60.8%) 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
-5.86 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of BALFI (-5.86) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 851.50. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

851.499

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-72.295

Liquidity indicators evolution
BALFI

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
851.5 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of BALFI (851.50) 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
-72.3x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of BALFI (-72.3x) 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: 88 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 68 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 446 days of revenue, i.e. 294 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-25%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

294 218 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

88 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

446 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BALFI

Positioning of BALFI in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of BALFI is estimated at 5 950 057 € (range 1 103 480€ - 8 880 311€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2023
63 tx
1103k€ 5950k€ 8880k€
5 950 057 € Range: 1 103 480€ - 8 880 311€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
237 591 € × 0.24x
Estimation 57 135 €
41 786€ - 169 686€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 585 519 € × 9.3x
Estimation 14 789 440 €
2 696 023€ - 21 946 250€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 BALFI

What is the revenue of BALFI ?

The revenue of BALFI in 2023 is 238 k€.

Is BALFI profitable?

Yes, BALFI generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of BALFI ?

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

Where to find the tax return of BALFI ?

The tax return of BALFI 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 BALFI operate?

BALFI 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.