BURALOG : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BURALOG is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in LA ROCHE-SUR-YON (85000), this company of category ETI shows in 2018 a revenue of 17.2 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 - BURALOG (SIREN 491286753)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 17 243 439 € 16 056 335 € 15 865 445 €
Net income -1 328 425 € -4 489 533 € -1 429 240 €
EBITDA 1 343 348 € -995 048 € 1 352 214 €
Net margin -7.7% -28.0% -9.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, BURALOG achieves revenue of 17.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +4.3%). Vs 2017: +7%. After deducting consumption (4.7 M€), gross margin stands at 12.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.3 M€, representing 7.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -1.3 M€ (-7.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

17 243 439 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

12 588 774 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

1 343 348 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-939 637 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 328 425 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

47.83%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

26.874%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

-17.909%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

-0.598

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

34.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
BURALOG

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
47.83 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.17
Q3: 41.99
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of BURALOG (47.83) 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
26.87% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 15.16%
Med: 40.77%
Q3: 62.17%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of BURALOG (26.9%) 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
-0.6 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of BURALOG (-0.60) 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 129.20. 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 9.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

129.198

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

9.61

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.2 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 144.55
Med: 237.13
Q3: 397.37
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of BURALOG (129.20) 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
9.61x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of BURALOG (9.6x) 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: 143 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 178 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 35 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 20 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 157 days of revenue, i.e. 7.5 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

7 532 451 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

143 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

178 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

20 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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
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Positioning of BURALOG in its sector

Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BURALOG is estimated at 2 423 923 € (range 978 034€ - 6 174 501€). With an EBITDA of 1 343 348€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 2018
103 transactions
978k€ 2423k€ 6174k€
2 423 923 € Range: 978 034€ - 6 174 501€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 343 348 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 303 846 €
427 584€ - 4 213 324€
Revenue Multiple 30%
17 243 439 € × 0.25x
Estimation 4 290 719 €
1 895 452€ - 9 443 132€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 BURALOG

What is the revenue of BURALOG ?

The revenue of BURALOG in 2018 is 17.2 M€.

Is BURALOG profitable?

BURALOG recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of BURALOG ?

The headquarters of BURALOG is located in LA ROCHE-SUR-YON (85000), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of BURALOG ?

The tax return of BURALOG 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 BURALOG operate?

BURALOG operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.