Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2016-11-09 (9 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiquesLocation: SAINT-MANDE (94160), Val-de-Marne
BLACKSMITH : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BLACKSMITH is a French company
founded 9 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques.
Based in SAINT-MANDE (94160),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 336 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, BLACKSMITH achieves revenue of 336 k€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.7%. Significant drop of -19% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 336 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 30 k€, representing 8.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-19%), EBITDA varies by -56%, reducing margin by 7.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 30 k€, i.e. 9.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
336 465 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
336 465 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
29 781 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-21 784 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
30 293 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
8.7%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 76%. 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 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.2% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
21.095%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
76.424%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
10.174%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.939
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
11.011
6.682
3.34
60.927
71.462
56.981
36.27
21.095
Financial autonomy
9.62
62.784
66.088
44.937
47.152
39.477
45.508
76.424
Repayment capacity
-0.027
-0.153
0.142
-1.288
3.206
2.056
1.567
1.939
Cash flow / Revenue
-24.813%
-18.909%
10.66%
-18.111%
13.396%
15.538%
15.572%
10.174%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21.092024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of BLACKSMITH (21.09) 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
76.42%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Excellent+19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of BLACKSMITH (76.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
1.94 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of BLACKSMITH (1.94) 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 1081.66. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
1081.66
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1.901
Liquidity indicators evolution BLACKSMITH
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
0.0
219.669
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1081.66
Interest coverage
-0.139
-0.024
1.515
0.0
0.464
1.064
1.192
1.901
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1081.662024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BLACKSMITH (1081.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.
Interest coverage
1.9x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of BLACKSMITH (1.9x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 11 days. The gap of 50 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 157 days of revenue, i.e. 146 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +253%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
146 282 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
61 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
11 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
157 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BLACKSMITH
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-95 676 €
123 110 €
-100 644 €
-44 047 €
-41 905 €
-215 453 €
-227 690 €
146 282 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
57
0
0
0
0
0
61
Supplier payment term (days)
19
36
20
46
63
48
17
11
Positioning of BLACKSMITH in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques
Valuation estimate
Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of BLACKSMITH is estimated at
39 682 €
(range 18 045€ - 120 102€).
With an EBITDA of 29 781€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x
(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 value2024
215 transactions
18k€39k€120k€
39 682 €Range: 18 045€ - 120 102€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
29 781 €×1.0x
Estimation29 086 €
10 986€ - 128 537€
Revenue Multiple30%
336 465 €×0.16x
Estimation54 007 €
28 969€ - 98 653€
Net Income Multiple20%
30 293 €×1.5x
Estimation44 690 €
19 311€ - 131 192€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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...).
Similar companies (Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)
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Yes, BLACKSMITH generated a net profit of 30 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of BLACKSMITH ?
The headquarters of BLACKSMITH is located in SAINT-MANDE (94160), in the department Val-de-Marne.
Where to find the tax return of BLACKSMITH ?
The tax return of BLACKSMITH 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 BLACKSMITH operate?
BLACKSMITH operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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