BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau . Based in CRETEIL (94000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 262 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (SIREN 328319793)
Indicator 2022 2019 2016
Revenue 262 233 € 420 572 € 350 945 €
Net income -8 402 € 34 348 € 56 632 €
EBITDA -10 628 € 44 031 € 67 153 €
Net margin -3.2% 8.2% 16.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM achieves revenue of 262 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.7%). Significant drop of -38% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (42 k€), gross margin stands at 220 k€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -11 k€, representing -4.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-38%), EBITDA varies by -124%, reducing margin by 14.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -8 k€ (-3.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

262 233 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

220 463 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-10 628 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-12 827 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-8 402 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 325%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

324.739%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

13.821%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-4.812%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-11.783

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

100.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
324.74 2022
2016
2019
2022
Q1: 5.15
Med: 24.57
Q3: 81.42
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (324.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
13.82% 2022
2016
2019
2022
Q1: 24.73%
Med: 39.07%
Q3: 55.81%
Watch -52 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (13.8%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-11.78 years 2022
2016
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.6 years
Q3: 2.3 years
Excellent -46 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (-11.78) 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 131.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

131.662

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
131.66 2022
2016
2019
2022
Q1: 163.75
Med: 230.84
Q3: 308.71
Watch -55 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (131.66) 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
0.0x 2022
2016
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.73x
Q3: 3.52x
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM (0.0x) 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: 86 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 24 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-65%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

23 758 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

86 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

3 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM

Positioning of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM is estimated at 89 262 € (range 89 262€ - 89 262€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.34x (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 2022
73 tx
89k€ 89k€ 89k€
89 262 € Range: 89 262€ - 89 262€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
262 233 € × 0.34x = 89 262 €
Range: 89 262€ - 89 262€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau )

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Frequently asked questions about BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM

What is the revenue of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM ?

The revenue of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM in 2022 is 262 k€.

Is BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM profitable?

BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM ?

The headquarters of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM is located in CRETEIL (94000), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM ?

The tax return of BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM 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 BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM operate?

BUREAU COPIE SYSTEM operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau (NAF code 46.66Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.