UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 18.5 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 - UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE (SIREN 432104370)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 18 469 088 € 20 787 981 € 20 347 580 € 18 636 836 € 16 333 464 € 19 905 799 € 16 444 717 € 16 296 918 € 16 870 303 €
Net income 20 306 € 1 577 926 € 824 275 € 994 774 € 761 700 € 2 591 667 € 2 128 791 € 739 337 € 2 357 612 €
EBITDA -278 943 € 979 904 € 3 095 532 € 533 031 € 1 735 735 € 5 090 471 € 684 490 € 2 928 575 € 3 959 264 €
Net margin 0.1% 7.6% 4.1% 5.3% 4.7% 13.0% 12.9% 4.5% 14.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE achieves revenue of 18.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.1%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 18.5 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 -279 k€, representing -1.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -128%, reducing margin by 6.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

18 469 088 €

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

18 469 088 €

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

-278 943 €

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

-677 440 €

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

20 306 €

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

-1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

40.909%

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

0.568%

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

0.0

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

11.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE ... (0.00) 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
40.91% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE ... (40.9%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE ... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 491.55. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

491.548

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

-0.076

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
491.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE ... (491.55) 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
-0.08x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE ... (-0.1x) 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: 179 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. The gap of 169 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 374 days of revenue, i.e. 19.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +161%, 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

19 181 810 €

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

179 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

10 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

374 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE is estimated at 1 790 706 € (range 959 286€ - 3 284 290€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
215 transactions
959k€ 1790k€ 3284k€
1 790 706 € Range: 959 286€ - 3 284 290€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
18 469 088 € × 0.16x
Estimation 2 964 541 €
1 590 180€ - 5 415 191€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 306 € × 1.5x
Estimation 29 956 €
12 945€ - 87 941€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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...).

Similar companies (Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques)

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Frequently asked questions about UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE

What is the revenue of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE ?

The revenue of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE in 2024 is 18.5 M€.

Is UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE ?

The tax return of UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE 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 UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE operate?

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE FRANCE operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.