RED AND BLACK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RED AND BLACK is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation. Based in COURNANEL (11300), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 226 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 - RED AND BLACK (SIREN 521991273)
Indicator 2015 2014
Revenue 226 208 € 246 956 €
Net income -9 268 € 46 261 €
EBITDA 700 € 58 039 €
Net margin -4.1% 18.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2015, RED AND BLACK achieves revenue of 226 k€. Slight decline of -8% vs 2014. After deducting consumption (76 k€), gross margin stands at 150 k€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 700 €, representing 0.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -99%, reducing margin by 23.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -9 k€ (-4.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2015) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

226 208 €

Gross margin (2015) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

149 907 €

EBITDA (2015) ?
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

700 €

EBIT (2015) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 068 €

Net income (2015) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-9 268 €

EBITDA margin (2015) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.3%

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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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2015) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.101%

Financial autonomy (2015) ?
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

1.6%

Cash flow / Revenue (2015) ?
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

0.446%

Repayment capacity (2015) ?
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

2.71

Asset age ratio (2015) ?
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

61.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
RED AND BLACK

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.1 2015
2014
2015
Q1: 0.08
Med: 5.42
Q3: 72.15
Good +32 pts over 2 years

In 2015, the debt ratio of RED AND BLACK (2.10) 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
1.6% 2015
2014
2015
Q1: 4.75%
Med: 34.01%
Q3: 55.92%
Watch +23 pts over 2 years

In 2015, the financial autonomy of RED AND BLACK (1.6%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
2.71 years 2015
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
Watch +81 pts over 2 years

In 2015, the repayment capacity of RED AND BLACK (2.71) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 392.80. 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 11.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2015) ?
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

392.797

Interest coverage (2015) ?
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

11.857

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
392.8 2015
2014
2015
Q1: 107.05
Med: 194.49
Q3: 258.45
Excellent -20 pts over 2 years

In 2015, the liquidity ratio of RED AND BLACK (392.80) 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
11.86x 2015
2014
2015
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.93x
Excellent +53 pts over 2 years

In 2015, the interest coverage of RED AND BLACK (11.9x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. The gap of 65 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 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 41 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2015) ?
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

41 491 €

Customer credit (2015) ?
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

92 j

Supplier credit (2015) ?
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

27 j

Inventory turnover (2015) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2015) ?
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

66 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RED AND BLACK

Positioning of RED AND BLACK in its sector

Comparison with sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 11 944€ to 32 052€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2015
Indicative
11k€ 15k€ 32k€
15 997 € Range: 11 944€ - 32 052€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 RED AND BLACK

What is the revenue of RED AND BLACK ?

The revenue of RED AND BLACK in 2015 is 226 k€.

Is RED AND BLACK profitable?

RED AND BLACK recorded a net loss in 2015.

Where is the headquarters of RED AND BLACK ?

The headquarters of RED AND BLACK is located in COURNANEL (11300), in the department Aude.

Where to find the tax return of RED AND BLACK ?

The tax return of RED AND BLACK 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 RED AND BLACK operate?

RED AND BLACK operates in the sector Désinfection, désinsectisation, dératisation (NAF code 81.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.