SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in SERMAMAGNY (90300), this company of category PME shows in 2014 a revenue of 125 k€. 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 - SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (SIREN 537220139)
Indicator 2014 2013 2012
Revenue 125 223 € 107 459 € 111 013 €
Net income -7 852 € 87 487 € 25 883 €
EBITDA -51 618 € 62 906 € 47 870 €
Net margin -6.3% 81.4% 23.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2014, SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE achieves revenue of 125 k€. Over the period 2012-2014, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.2%. Vs 2013, growth of +17% (107 k€ -> 125 k€). After deducting consumption (893 €), gross margin stands at 124 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -52 k€, representing -41.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+17%), EBITDA varies by -182%, reducing margin by 99.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -8 k€ (-6.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2014) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

125 223 €

Gross margin (2014) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

124 330 €

EBITDA (2014) ?
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

-51 618 €

EBIT (2014) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-98 020 €

Net income (2014) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 852 €

EBITDA margin (2014) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-41.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 92%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 21.7% 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 (2014) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.848%

Financial autonomy (2014) ?
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

91.818%

Cash flow / Revenue (2014) ?
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

21.739%

Repayment capacity (2014) ?
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

4.227

Asset age ratio (2014) ?
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

32.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.85 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.02
Q3: 83.11
Good

In 2014, the debt ratio of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (5.85) 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
91.82% 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 5.45%
Med: 48.42%
Q3: 85.45%
Excellent

In 2014, the financial autonomy of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (91.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
4.23 years 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: -0.53 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.83 years
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2014, the repayment capacity of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (4.23) 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 652.33. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2014) ?
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

652.33

Interest coverage (2014) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
652.33 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: 61.8
Med: 252.5
Q3: 1370.33
Good

In 2014, the liquidity ratio of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (652.33) 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
0.0x 2014
2012
2013
2014
Q1: -37.37x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Good

In 2014, the interest coverage of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE (0.0x) 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: 157 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. The gap of 97 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-366 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2014) ?
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

-127 220 €

Customer credit (2014) ?
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

157 j

Supplier credit (2014) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2014) ?
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 (2014) ?
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

-366 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 653 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE is estimated at 73 727 € (range 31 971€ - 119 105€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2014
653 transactions
31k€ 73k€ 119k€
73 727 € Range: 31 971€ - 119 105€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
125 223 € × 0.59x = 73 728 €
Range: 31 972€ - 119 106€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 653 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 SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE

What is the revenue of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE ?

The revenue of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE in 2014 is 125 k€.

Is SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE profitable?

SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE recorded a net loss in 2014.

Where is the headquarters of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE ?

The headquarters of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE is located in SERMAMAGNY (90300), in the department Territoire de Belfort.

Where to find the tax return of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE ?

The tax return of SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE 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 SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE operate?

SA GEORGES CLERC ET CIE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.