BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 256.5 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 - BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (SIREN 403913700)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 256 479 783 € 197 155 214 € 151 067 786 € 119 182 474 € 114 104 595 € 100 203 954 € 54 385 351 € 47 849 971 € 45 841 031 €
Net income 81 602 234 € 10 207 601 € -5 243 844 € -5 565 669 € 585 673 € -214 587 € 7 075 451 € 8 916 012 € 4 415 806 €
EBITDA 211 088 745 € 161 316 982 € 112 307 029 € 90 337 054 € 87 908 297 € 65 328 467 € 17 416 437 € 13 453 286 € 8 768 441 €
Net margin 31.8% 5.2% -3.5% -4.7% 0.5% -0.2% 13.0% 18.6% 9.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) achieves revenue of 256.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +24.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +30% (197.2 M€ -> 256.5 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 256.5 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 211.1 M€, representing 82.3% 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 81.6 M€, i.e. 31.8% 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

256 479 783 €

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

256 479 783 €

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

211 088 745 €

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

113 130 042 €

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

81 602 234 €

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

82.3%

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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 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 35.0% 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

0.0%

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

43.794%

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

35.036%

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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

2.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.36
Q3: 42.51
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (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
43.79% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 34.74%
Q3: 63.98%
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (43.8%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (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 238.35. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

238.353

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

0.374

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
238.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.21
Med: 250.32
Q3: 499.26
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (238.35) 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
0.37x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) (0.4x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 94 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 92 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 12 days of revenue, i.e. 8.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), freeing up cash.

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

8 397 148 €

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

94 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

92 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

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) is estimated at 290 729 651 € (range 128 900 679€ - 793 762 289€). With an EBITDA of 211 088 745€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2024
120 transactions
128900k€ 290729k€ 793762k€
290 729 651 € Range: 128 900 679€ - 793 762 289€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
211 088 745 € × 2.2x
Estimation 469 403 709 €
203 686 002€ - 1 291 265 687€
Revenue Multiple 30%
256 479 783 € × 0.27x
Estimation 69 661 948 €
39 378 974€ - 170 370 349€
Net Income Multiple 20%
81 602 234 € × 2.2x
Estimation 175 646 064 €
76 219 930€ - 485 091 708€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT)

What is the revenue of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) ?

The revenue of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) in 2024 is 256.5 M€.

Is BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) profitable?

Yes, BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) generated a net profit of 81.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) ?

The headquarters of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) ?

The tax return of BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) 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 BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) operate?

BLACKROCK ALADDIN (EFRONT) operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.