LES VENTS DE SANTERRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES VENTS DE SANTERRE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in BLENDECQUES (62575), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 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 - LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (SIREN 794768895)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 994 832 € 4 192 452 € 9 090 166 € 3 521 855 € 1 436 172 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 296 001 € 502 155 € -136 017 € -164 320 € -511 148 € -281 651 € -631 350 € -201 462 € -259 021 €
EBITDA 1 153 881 € 3 290 495 € 8 369 892 € 2 495 970 € 949 882 € -195 560 € -618 194 € -195 128 € -507 119 €
Net margin 14.8% 12.0% -1.5% -4.7% -35.6% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LES VENTS DE SANTERRE achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.6%. Significant drop of -52% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.0 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 1.2 M€, representing 57.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-52%), EBITDA varies by -65%, reducing margin by 20.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 296 k€, i.e. 14.8% 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

1 994 832 €

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

1 994 832 €

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

1 153 881 €

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

1 166 665 €

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

296 001 €

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

57.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1092%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 10.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 76.8% 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 (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

1091.926%

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

7.844%

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

76.847%

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

10.049

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

78.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1091.93 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (1091.93) 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
7.84% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (7.8%) 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
10.05 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (10.05) 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 1654.06. 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 49.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1654.06

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

49.385

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1654.06 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Excellent +35 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (1654.06) 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
49.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE (49.4x) 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: 113 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 88 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 96 days of revenue, i.e. 532 k€ to permanently finance.

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

532 042 €

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

113 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

88 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

96 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE is estimated at 1 980 512 € (range 277 986€ - 7 968 003€). With an EBITDA of 1 153 881€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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 2024
85 tx
277k€ 1980k€ 7968k€
1 980 512 € Range: 277 986€ - 7 968 003€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 153 881 € × 2.4x
Estimation 2 792 012 €
306 376€ - 10 476 134€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 994 832 € × 0.69x
Estimation 1 380 105 €
271 704€ - 7 003 532€
Net Income Multiple 20%
296 001 € × 2.9x
Estimation 852 376 €
216 438€ - 3 144 385€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 LES VENTS DE SANTERRE

What is the revenue of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE ?

The revenue of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE in 2024 is 2.0 M€.

Is LES VENTS DE SANTERRE profitable?

Yes, LES VENTS DE SANTERRE generated a net profit of 296 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE ?

The headquarters of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE is located in BLENDECQUES (62575), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE ?

The tax return of LES VENTS DE SANTERRE 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 LES VENTS DE SANTERRE operate?

LES VENTS DE SANTERRE operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.