CERTEGY SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CERTEGY SAS is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 24.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CERTEGY SAS (SIREN 383720281)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 24 108 572 € 23 678 000 € 23 493 000 € 23 493 000 € 25 808 000 € 25 808 216 € 25 605 150 € 25 297 408 € 26 538 569 €
Net income 1 031 871 € 2 480 000 € 2 568 000 € 2 568 000 € 3 745 000 € 3 745 108 € 5 278 324 € 6 117 354 € 5 914 029 €
EBITDA 12 322 501 € 11 421 000 € 10 653 000 € 10 653 000 € 12 528 000 € 12 527 923 € 12 809 887 € 13 345 240 € 14 214 975 €
Net margin 4.3% 10.5% 10.9% 10.9% 14.5% 14.5% 20.6% 24.2% 22.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CERTEGY SAS achieves revenue of 24.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.2%). Vs 2023: +2%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 24.1 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 12.3 M€, representing 51.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.9 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 1.0 M€, i.e. 4.3% 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

24 108 572 €

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

24 108 572 €

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

12 322 501 €

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

1 705 306 €

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

1 031 871 €

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

51.1%

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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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.8% 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

0.027%

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

12.421%

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

3.775%

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

0.001

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

67.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.27
Q3: 42.91
Good -32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CERTEGY SAS (0.03) 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
12.42% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.43%
Med: 37.89%
Q3: 61.44%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CERTEGY SAS (12.4%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CERTEGY SAS (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 118.77. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

118.773

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

1.799

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
118.77 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.23
Med: 230.43
Q3: 406.09
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CERTEGY SAS (118.77) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CERTEGY SAS (1.8x) 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: 136 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 191 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 55 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 5.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +562%, 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

5 811 853 €

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

136 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

191 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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CERTEGY SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 2 830 830€ to 28 648 757€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2830k€ 8677k€ 28648k€
8 677 756 € Range: 2 830 830€ - 28 648 757€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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.
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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 CERTEGY SAS

What is the revenue of CERTEGY SAS ?

The revenue of CERTEGY SAS in 2024 is 24.1 M€.

Is CERTEGY SAS profitable?

Yes, CERTEGY SAS generated a net profit of 1.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CERTEGY SAS ?

The headquarters of CERTEGY SAS is located in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CERTEGY SAS ?

The tax return of CERTEGY SAS 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 CERTEGY SAS operate?

CERTEGY SAS operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.