LE SEBASTIEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE SEBASTIEN is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in MARSEILLE (13011), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 48 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - LE SEBASTIEN (SIREN 527545214)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 48 000 € 55 185 € 68 265 €
Net income 378 014 € 128 627 € 188 041 €
EBITDA 44 515 € 45 442 € 57 536 €
Net margin 787.5% 233.1% 275.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LE SEBASTIEN achieves revenue of 48 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -16.1%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 48 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 45 k€, representing 92.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.4 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 378 k€, i.e. 787.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

48 000 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

48 000 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

44 515 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

44 515 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

378 014 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

92.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 65%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 787.5% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

64.684%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

38.889%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

787.527%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.514

Solvency indicators evolution
LE SEBASTIEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
64.68 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.02
Med: 13.47
Q3: 95.23
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of LE SEBASTIEN (64.68) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
38.89% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 16.16%
Med: 54.74%
Q3: 86.93%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LE SEBASTIEN (38.9%) 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
1.51 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 3.3 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LE SEBASTIEN (1.51) 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 1045.18. 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 31.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

1045.177

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

31.634

Liquidity indicators evolution
LE SEBASTIEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1045.18 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 110.43
Med: 366.1
Q3: 1997.4
Good

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LE SEBASTIEN (1045.18) 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
31.63x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -40.05x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.06x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of LE SEBASTIEN (31.6x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 57 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-109 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-126%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-14 587 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

57 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-109 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE SEBASTIEN

Positioning of LE SEBASTIEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 70 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of LE SEBASTIEN is estimated at 757 081 € (range 365 467€ - 1 473 658€). With an EBITDA of 44 515€, the sector multiple of 5.9x 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 2018
70 tx
365k€ 757k€ 1473k€
757 081 € Range: 365 467€ - 1 473 658€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 515 € × 5.9x
Estimation 261 406 €
151 642€ - 453 824€
Revenue Multiple 30%
48 000 € × 0.66x
Estimation 31 498 €
15 143€ - 45 977€
Net Income Multiple 20%
378 014 € × 8.2x
Estimation 3 084 648 €
1 425 517€ - 6 164 767€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 70 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 LE SEBASTIEN

What is the revenue of LE SEBASTIEN ?

The revenue of LE SEBASTIEN in 2018 is 48 k€.

Is LE SEBASTIEN profitable?

Yes, LE SEBASTIEN generated a net profit of 378 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LE SEBASTIEN ?

The headquarters of LE SEBASTIEN is located in MARSEILLE (13011), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LE SEBASTIEN ?

The tax return of LE SEBASTIEN 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 LE SEBASTIEN operate?

LE SEBASTIEN operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.