CAROL BURO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CAROL BURO is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres machines et équipements de bureau . Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 37.7 M€. 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 - CAROL BURO (SIREN 323391193)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 37 705 612 € 39 819 159 € 34 679 486 € 23 497 529 € 24 024 663 € 22 816 153 € 21 081 670 € 22 703 838 €
Net income 2 724 203 € 2 914 353 € 3 034 940 € 1 875 364 € 1 638 950 € 1 621 222 € 1 412 364 € 1 685 700 €
EBITDA 3 479 744 € 3 818 683 € 4 198 761 € 2 696 806 € 2 121 025 € 2 193 848 € 1 635 530 € 1 910 483 €
Net margin 7.2% 7.3% 8.8% 8.0% 6.8% 7.1% 6.7% 7.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CAROL BURO achieves revenue of 37.7 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (31.8 M€), gross margin stands at 5.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.5 M€, representing 9.2% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.7 M€, i.e. 7.2% 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

37 705 612 €

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

5 884 290 €

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

3 479 744 €

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

3 435 073 €

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

2 724 203 €

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

9.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 59%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

10.049%

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

59.253%

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

7.367%

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

0.392

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

20.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.67
Med: 12.9
Q3: 50.79
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CAROL BURO (10.05) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
59.25% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 26.98%
Med: 43.85%
Q3: 60.07%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CAROL BURO (59.2%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.39 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 1.93 years
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CAROL BURO (0.39) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 277.79. 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 0.6x. 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

277.791

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

0.557

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
277.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 159.95
Med: 229.09
Q3: 338.64
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CAROL BURO (277.79) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.91x
Q3: 4.87x
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CAROL BURO (0.6x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 34 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 13.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +58%, requiring additional financing.

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

13 074 421 €

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

62 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

60 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

34 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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CAROL BURO 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 CAROL BURO is estimated at 5 427 807 € (range 4 882 898€ - 6 646 392€). With an EBITDA of 3 479 744€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. 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 2024
73 tx
4882k€ 5427k€ 6646k€
5 427 807 € Range: 4 882 898€ - 6 646 392€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 479 744 € × 0.5x
Estimation 1 894 873 €
1 065 331€ - 2 505 357€
Revenue Multiple 30%
37 705 612 € × 0.34x
Estimation 12 834 713 €
12 834 713€ - 12 834 713€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 724 203 € × 1.2x
Estimation 3 149 787 €
2 499 097€ - 7 716 503€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about CAROL BURO

What is the revenue of CAROL BURO ?

The revenue of CAROL BURO in 2024 is 37.7 M€.

Is CAROL BURO profitable?

Yes, CAROL BURO generated a net profit of 2.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CAROL BURO ?

The headquarters of CAROL BURO is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CAROL BURO ?

The tax return of CAROL BURO 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 CAROL BURO operate?

CAROL BURO 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.