RECMA SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RECMA SA is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 1.8 M€. 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 - RECMA SA (SIREN 391006400)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 758 049 € 1 754 440 € 1 743 271 € 1 741 426 € 1 692 472 € 1 736 056 € 2 153 385 € 2 285 748 € 2 530 645 € 3 061 650 €
Net income 102 720 € 64 715 € 106 338 € -22 728 € 33 586 € 35 970 € -82 779 € -144 009 € 117 470 € 234 380 €
EBITDA 42 806 € 2 375 € 52 500 € -33 333 € -105 975 € 7 909 € 30 322 € -115 991 € 66 745 € 393 164 €
Net margin 5.8% 3.7% 6.1% -1.3% 2.0% 2.1% -3.8% -6.3% 4.6% 7.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, RECMA SA achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2025 (CAGR: -6.0%). Vs 2024: +0%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.8 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 43 k€, representing 2.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 103 k€, i.e. 5.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 758 049 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 758 049 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

42 806 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

69 516 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

102 720 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.4%

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Liabilities

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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 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.463%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

39.059%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

2.904%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.052

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

14.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
RECMA SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.46 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.3
Q3: 19.05
Good

In 2025, the debt ratio of RECMA SA (0.46) 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
39.06% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 33.4%
Med: 54.97%
Q3: 69.35%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of RECMA SA (39.1%) 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
0.05 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 0.98 years
Good

In 2025, the repayment capacity of RECMA SA (0.05) 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 449.07. 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 3.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

449.07

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

3.56

Liquidity indicators evolution
RECMA SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
449.07 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 126.37
Med: 239.22
Q3: 442.03
Excellent +14 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of RECMA SA (449.07) 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
3.56x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.9x
Excellent

In 2025, the interest coverage of RECMA SA (3.6x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 103 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 77 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-132 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

-644 378 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

26 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

103 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

-132 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RECMA SA

Positioning of RECMA SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of RECMA SA is estimated at 231 521 € (range 87 733€ - 481 091€). With an EBITDA of 42 806€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2025
107 transactions
87k€ 231k€ 481k€
231 521 € Range: 87 733€ - 481 091€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 806 € × 2.6x
Estimation 110 810 €
40 485€ - 253 848€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 758 049 € × 0.23x
Estimation 397 206 €
163 549€ - 690 801€
Net Income Multiple 20%
102 720 € × 2.8x
Estimation 284 774 €
92 131€ - 734 637€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 RECMA SA

What is the revenue of RECMA SA ?

The revenue of RECMA SA in 2025 is 1.8 M€.

Is RECMA SA profitable?

Yes, RECMA SA generated a net profit of 103 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of RECMA SA ?

The headquarters of RECMA SA is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of RECMA SA ?

The tax return of RECMA SA 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 RECMA SA operate?

RECMA SA operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.