KA-RA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KA-RA is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in STRASBOURG (67000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.7 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 - KA-RA (SIREN 453903114)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 10 664 394 € 8 210 599 € 8 858 958 € N/C N/C N/C 975 019 € 778 212 € 499 733 €
Net income 779 144 € 439 803 € 667 611 € 166 001 € 4 122 731 € 270 337 € 109 738 € -120 709 € -152 268 €
EBITDA 1 032 590 € 641 001 € 923 989 € N/C N/C N/C 194 631 € 75 890 € -21 711 €
Net margin 7.3% 5.4% 7.5% N/C N/C N/C 11.3% -15.5% -30.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KA-RA achieves revenue of 10.7 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +40.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +30% (8.2 M€ -> 10.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 10.7 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 1.0 M€, representing 9.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 779 k€, i.e. 7.3% 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

10 664 394 €

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

10 664 394 €

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

1 032 590 €

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

870 027 €

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

779 144 €

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

9.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 46%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.8% 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

2.378%

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

46.051%

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

8.83%

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

0.06

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

41.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
KA-RA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.36
Q3: 42.51
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of KA-RA (2.38) 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
46.05% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 34.74%
Q3: 63.98%
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KA-RA (46.0%) 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
0.06 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KA-RA (0.06) 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 177.08. 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

177.081

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

0.109

Liquidity indicators evolution
KA-RA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
177.08 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.21
Med: 250.32
Q3: 499.26
Average -40 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KA-RA (177.08) 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
0.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of KA-RA (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: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-24 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-2059%), freeing up cash.

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

-724 859 €

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

54 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

47 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

-24 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KA-RA

Positioning of KA-RA in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of KA-RA is estimated at 2 352 475 € (range 1 134 951€ - 6 209 794€). With an EBITDA of 1 032 590€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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
120 transactions
1134k€ 2352k€ 6209k€
2 352 475 € Range: 1 134 951€ - 6 209 794€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 032 590 € × 2.2x
Estimation 2 296 198 €
996 378€ - 6 316 528€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 664 394 € × 0.27x
Estimation 2 896 534 €
1 637 372€ - 7 083 976€
Net Income Multiple 20%
779 144 € × 2.2x
Estimation 1 677 081 €
727 753€ - 4 631 691€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 KA-RA

What is the revenue of KA-RA ?

The revenue of KA-RA in 2024 is 10.7 M€.

Is KA-RA profitable?

Yes, KA-RA generated a net profit of 779 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KA-RA ?

The headquarters of KA-RA is located in STRASBOURG (67000), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of KA-RA ?

The tax return of KA-RA 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 KA-RA operate?

KA-RA operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.