BULL SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BULL SAS is a French company founded 62 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in LES CLAYES-SOUS-BOIS (78340), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 682.0 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 - BULL SAS (SIREN 642058739)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 681 984 163 € 722 280 167 € 703 323 624 € 839 200 029 € 902 094 260 € 846 118 756 € 869 954 538 € 855 250 537 €
Net income -138 402 225 € 166 471 353 € -91 891 421 € -7 578 849 € 45 179 226 € -34 173 944 € 41 532 330 € 38 505 792 €
EBITDA -33 828 473 € -35 807 084 € 730 201 065 € 19 180 143 € 102 331 753 € -13 307 669 € 84 579 223 € 25 212 066 €
Net margin -20.3% 23.0% -13.1% -0.9% 5.0% -4.0% 4.8% 4.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BULL SAS achieves revenue of 682.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.8%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.4 Bn€), gross margin stands at -683.4 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 -33.8 M€, representing -5.0% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -138.4 M€ (-20.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

681 984 163 €

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

-683 395 190 €

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

-33 828 473 €

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

-107 037 873 €

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

-138 402 225 €

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

-4.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 70%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

70.324%

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

13.926%

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

-7.56%

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

-2.021

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

62.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
BULL SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
70.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of BULL SAS (70.32) 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
13.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BULL SAS (13.9%) 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
-2.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BULL SAS (-2.02) 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 100.32. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

100.321

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

-187.478

Liquidity indicators evolution
BULL SAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
100.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BULL SAS (100.32) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-187.48x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of BULL SAS (-187.5x) 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: 158 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. The gap of 83 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 97 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 100.8 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-78%), 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

100 817 719 €

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

158 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

75 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

97 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BULL SAS

Positioning of BULL SAS 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 BULL SAS is estimated at 109 467 763 € (range 58 718 534€ - 199 959 772€). 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 value 2024
215 transactions
58718k€ 109467k€ 199959k€
109 467 763 € Range: 58 718 534€ - 199 959 772€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
681 984 163 € × 0.16x = 109 467 763 €
Range: 58 718 535€ - 199 959 772€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about BULL SAS

What is the revenue of BULL SAS ?

The revenue of BULL SAS in 2024 is 682.0 M€.

Is BULL SAS profitable?

BULL SAS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BULL SAS ?

The headquarters of BULL SAS is located in LES CLAYES-SOUS-BOIS (78340), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of BULL SAS ?

The tax return of BULL SAS 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 BULL SAS operate?

BULL SAS 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.