KARNAK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KARNAK is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 72 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 - KARNAK (SIREN 500632492)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 72 000 € 72 000 € 72 000 € 72 000 €
Net income 16 761 € 119 475 € 6 605 € 24 895 €
EBITDA 50 426 € 44 424 € 43 531 € 51 843 €
Net margin 23.3% 165.9% 9.2% 34.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, KARNAK achieves revenue of 72 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 72 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 50 k€, representing 70.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 23.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

72 000 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

72 000 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

50 426 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

50 745 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

16 761 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

70.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -619%. 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 -19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 552.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 23.3% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-618.786%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

-19.042%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

23.281%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

552.197

Solvency indicators evolution
KARNAK

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-618.79 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.07
Q3: 90.65
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of KARNAK (-618.79) 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
-19.04% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 21.04%
Med: 59.32%
Q3: 88.44%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of KARNAK (-19.0%) 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
552.2 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 4.06 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of KARNAK (552.20) 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 1579.15. 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 256.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

1579.153

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

256.727

Liquidity indicators evolution
KARNAK

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1579.15 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 104.16
Med: 436.01
Q3: 2275.38
Good

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of KARNAK (1579.15) 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
256.73x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -58.78x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of KARNAK (256.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 1639 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 281 days. The gap of 1358 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 6829 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +60%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

1 365 837 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

1639 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

281 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

6829 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KARNAK

Positioning of KARNAK in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of KARNAK is estimated at 182 860 € (range 87 565€ - 301 521€). With an EBITDA of 50 426€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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 2019
72 tx
87k€ 182k€ 301k€
182 860 € Range: 87 565€ - 301 521€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
50 426 € × 5.7x
Estimation 286 131 €
148 934€ - 448 029€
Revenue Multiple 30%
72 000 € × 0.66x
Estimation 47 750 €
28 951€ - 82 700€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 761 € × 7.6x
Estimation 127 349 €
22 067€ - 263 485€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 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 KARNAK

What is the revenue of KARNAK ?

The revenue of KARNAK in 2019 is 72 k€.

Is KARNAK profitable?

Yes, KARNAK generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of KARNAK ?

The headquarters of KARNAK is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of KARNAK ?

The tax return of KARNAK 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 KARNAK operate?

KARNAK operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.