BLACK AND GOLD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLACK AND GOLD is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de publicité. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 6.2 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 - BLACK AND GOLD (SIREN 347437121)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 6 183 432 € 5 390 156 € 5 481 438 € 6 353 144 € 6 698 744 € 6 683 189 €
Net income 17 640 € 3 928 € 4 783 € 59 194 € 42 971 € 97 909 €
EBITDA 197 363 € 111 165 € 105 962 € 195 454 € 153 855 € 181 053 €
Net margin 0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.9% 0.6% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, BLACK AND GOLD achieves revenue of 6.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Vs 2021, growth of +15% (5.4 M€ -> 6.2 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 6.2 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 197 k€, representing 3.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 18 k€, i.e. 0.3% 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

6 183 432 €

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

6 183 432 €

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

197 363 €

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

71 349 €

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

17 640 €

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

3.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

22.904%

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

29.876%

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

3.209%

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

2.372

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

14.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
BLACK AND GOLD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.9 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 53.81
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of BLACK AND GOLD (22.90) 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
29.88% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 9.05%
Med: 31.95%
Q3: 57.91%
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of BLACK AND GOLD (29.9%) 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
2.37 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of BLACK AND GOLD (2.37) 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 179.20. 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 43.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

179.199

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

43.38

Liquidity indicators evolution
BLACK AND GOLD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.2 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 137.05
Med: 211.0
Q3: 357.39
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of BLACK AND GOLD (179.20) 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
43.38x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.65x
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of BLACK AND GOLD (43.4x) 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: 187 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 322 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 135 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 197 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +257%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 384 007 €

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

187 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

322 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

197 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BLACK AND GOLD in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de publicité

Valuation estimate

Based on 68 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BLACK AND GOLD is estimated at 710 178 € (range 259 323€ - 1 863 515€). With an EBITDA of 197 363€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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
68 tx
259k€ 710k€ 1863k€
710 178 € Range: 259 323€ - 1 863 515€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
197 363 € × 2.9x
Estimation 567 037 €
163 635€ - 2 232 170€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 183 432 € × 0.22x
Estimation 1 387 944 €
575 238€ - 2 362 553€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 640 € × 2.9x
Estimation 51 381 €
24 674€ - 193 323€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 68 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 BLACK AND GOLD

What is the revenue of BLACK AND GOLD ?

The revenue of BLACK AND GOLD in 2023 is 6.2 M€.

Is BLACK AND GOLD profitable?

Yes, BLACK AND GOLD generated a net profit of 18 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of BLACK AND GOLD ?

The headquarters of BLACK AND GOLD is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BLACK AND GOLD ?

The tax return of BLACK AND GOLD 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 BLACK AND GOLD operate?

BLACK AND GOLD operates in the sector Activités des agences de publicité (NAF code 73.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.