BK AUTOMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BK AUTOMATIQUE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - BK AUTOMATIQUE (SIREN 537688640)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 654 345 € 2 520 255 € 2 977 579 € 2 835 790 € 1 999 530 €
Net income 120 990 € 178 320 € 84 500 € 117 325 € 70 220 €
EBITDA 186 812 € 258 791 € 132 162 € 141 158 € 86 934 €
Net margin 4.6% 7.1% 2.8% 4.1% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BK AUTOMATIQUE achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.3%. Vs 2020: +5%. After deducting consumption (1.7 M€), gross margin stands at 932 k€, i.e. a rate of 35%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 187 k€, representing 7.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -28%, reducing margin by 3.2 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 121 k€, i.e. 4.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 654 345 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

931 714 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

186 812 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

173 592 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

120 990 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 54%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 5.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

54.122%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

5.056%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

46.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.03
Med: 16.79
Q3: 76.67
Excellent -36 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BK AUTOMATIQUE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
54.12% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 15.09%
Med: 34.83%
Q3: 54.19%
Good +42 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BK AUTOMATIQUE (54.1%) 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
0.0 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Excellent -37 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BK AUTOMATIQUE (0.00) 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 206.93. 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 6.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

206.93

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

6.656

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
206.93 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 146.89
Med: 216.41
Q3: 347.88
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BK AUTOMATIQUE (206.93) 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
6.66x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 2.29x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of BK AUTOMATIQUE (6.7x) 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: 71 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 62 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 126 days of revenue, i.e. 926 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +109%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

926 499 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

71 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

81 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

62 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

126 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BK AUTOMATIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BK AUTOMATIQUE is estimated at 580 108 € (range 148 001€ - 1 014 550€). With an EBITDA of 186 812€, the sector multiple of 2.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2021
61 tx
148k€ 580k€ 1014k€
580 108 € Range: 148 001€ - 1 014 550€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
186 812 € × 2.5x
Estimation 466 942 €
102 168€ - 948 402€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 654 345 € × 0.33x
Estimation 871 942 €
254 312€ - 1 156 730€
Net Income Multiple 20%
120 990 € × 3.5x
Estimation 425 275 €
103 116€ - 966 652€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 BK AUTOMATIQUE

What is the revenue of BK AUTOMATIQUE ?

The revenue of BK AUTOMATIQUE in 2021 is 2.7 M€.

Is BK AUTOMATIQUE profitable?

Yes, BK AUTOMATIQUE generated a net profit of 121 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BK AUTOMATIQUE ?

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

Where to find the tax return of BK AUTOMATIQUE ?

The tax return of BK AUTOMATIQUE 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 BK AUTOMATIQUE operate?

BK AUTOMATIQUE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'ordinateurs, d'équipements informatiques périphériques et de logiciels (NAF code 46.51Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.