CAKTUS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAKTUS is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in BOURGES (18000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.4 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 - CAKTUS (SIREN 414989574)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 447 799 € N/C N/C N/C 1 186 558 € 1 138 585 € 885 097 € 770 074 €
Net income 1 270 796 € 996 393 € 550 356 € 378 514 € 184 579 € 223 170 € 228 197 € 73 284 €
EBITDA 1 379 402 € N/C N/C N/C 330 917 € 332 221 € 172 541 € 106 788 €
Net margin 51.9% N/C N/C N/C 15.6% 19.6% 25.8% 9.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAKTUS achieves revenue of 2.4 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.0%. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 2.4 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 1.4 M€, representing 56.4% 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 1.3 M€, i.e. 51.9% 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

2 447 799 €

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

2 443 277 €

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

1 379 402 €

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

1 373 533 €

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

1 270 796 €

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

56.4%

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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 89%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 50.1% 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

88.511%

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

50.133%

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

25.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
CAKTUS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAKTUS (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
88.51% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAKTUS (88.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAKTUS (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 841.56. 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 0.1x. 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

841.562

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

0.074

Liquidity indicators evolution
CAKTUS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
841.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAKTUS (841.56) 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
0.07x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAKTUS (0.1x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 186 k€ to permanently finance.

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

186 253 €

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

56 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

68 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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CAKTUS

Positioning of CAKTUS 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 CAKTUS is estimated at 1 161 070 € (range 415 537€ - 3 589 683€). With an EBITDA of 1 379 402€, 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 2024
103 transactions
415k€ 1161k€ 3589k€
1 161 070 € Range: 415 537€ - 3 589 683€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 379 402 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 338 840 €
439 060€ - 4 326 405€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 447 799 € × 0.25x
Estimation 609 091 €
269 070€ - 1 340 503€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 270 796 € × 1.2x
Estimation 1 544 615 €
576 435€ - 5 121 651€
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 CAKTUS

What is the revenue of CAKTUS ?

The revenue of CAKTUS in 2024 is 2.4 M€.

Is CAKTUS profitable?

Yes, CAKTUS generated a net profit of 1.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAKTUS ?

The headquarters of CAKTUS is located in BOURGES (18000), in the department Cher.

Where to find the tax return of CAKTUS ?

The tax return of CAKTUS 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 CAKTUS operate?

CAKTUS 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.