COM-UNICK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COM-UNICK is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in LE TEMPLE-DE-BRETAGNE (44360), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 266 k€. 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 - COM-UNICK (SIREN 800251449)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 265 699 € 266 059 € 152 315 €
Net income 22 530 € 34 001 € 31 732 €
EBITDA 30 335 € 42 948 € 28 613 €
Net margin 8.5% 12.8% 20.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, COM-UNICK achieves revenue of 266 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +32.1%. Slight decline of -0% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 245 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 11.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-0%), EBITDA varies by -29%, reducing margin by 4.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 23 k€, i.e. 8.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

265 699 €

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

244 717 €

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

30 335 €

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

24 680 €

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

22 530 €

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

11.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 72%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.6% 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 (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

71.947%

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

32.618%

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

11.624%

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

0.932

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

75.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COM-UNICK

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
71.95 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.96
Q3: 30.9
Watch +21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of COM-UNICK (71.95) 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
32.62% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 11.86%
Med: 37.62%
Q3: 62.86%
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of COM-UNICK (32.6%) 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
0.93 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.59 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of COM-UNICK (0.93) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 191.19. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

191.188

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

1.368

Liquidity indicators evolution
COM-UNICK

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
191.19 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 139.06
Med: 208.56
Q3: 337.66
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of COM-UNICK (191.19) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
1.37x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.38x
Good +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of COM-UNICK (1.4x) 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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. The gap of 32 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 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 32 days of revenue, i.e. 23 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-29%), freeing up cash.

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

23 278 €

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

75 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

43 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

5 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

32 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COM-UNICK

Positioning of COM-UNICK in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COM-UNICK is estimated at 69 764 € (range 25 802€ - 153 493€). With an EBITDA of 30 335€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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
107 transactions
25k€ 69k€ 153k€
69 764 € Range: 25 802€ - 153 493€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 335 € × 2.6x
Estimation 78 527 €
28 690€ - 179 892€
Revenue Multiple 30%
265 699 € × 0.23x
Estimation 60 031 €
24 718€ - 104 403€
Net Income Multiple 20%
22 530 € × 2.8x
Estimation 62 461 €
20 207€ - 161 131€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 COM-UNICK

What is the revenue of COM-UNICK ?

The revenue of COM-UNICK in 2018 is 266 k€.

Is COM-UNICK profitable?

Yes, COM-UNICK generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of COM-UNICK ?

The headquarters of COM-UNICK is located in LE TEMPLE-DE-BRETAGNE (44360), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of COM-UNICK ?

The tax return of COM-UNICK 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 COM-UNICK operate?

COM-UNICK operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.