SABER OPTIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SABER OPTIQUE is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in PARIS (75005), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 149 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 - SABER OPTIQUE (SIREN 414778274)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 148 755 € 169 285 € 155 566 € 174 072 € 182 095 €
Net income -737 € 1 467 € -2 423 € 3 376 € -2 935 €
EBITDA 160 € 2 471 € -3 603 € -2 974 € -2 442 €
Net margin -0.5% 0.9% -1.6% 1.9% -1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SABER OPTIQUE achieves revenue of 149 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.9%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (61 k€), gross margin stands at 88 k€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 160 €, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -737 € (-0.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

148 755 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

87 765 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

160 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-876 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-737 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.1%

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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 80%. 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 38.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.15%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

79.727%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

0.175%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

38.663

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

7.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.15 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 13.46
Med: 44.89
Q3: 112.65
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of SABER OPTIQUE (6.15) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
79.73% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 24.32%
Med: 45.46%
Q3: 63.81%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SABER OPTIQUE (79.7%) 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
38.66 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.7 years
Q3: 4.49 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SABER OPTIQUE (38.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 243.14. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

243.136

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
243.14 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 175.54
Med: 266.29
Q3: 390.33
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SABER OPTIQUE (243.14) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.86x
Q3: 3.56x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of SABER OPTIQUE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 77 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 77 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 46 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 15 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +47%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

14 544 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

77 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

46 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SABER OPTIQUE

Positioning of SABER OPTIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 84 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SABER OPTIQUE is estimated at 20 664 € (range 10 163€ - 40 864€). With an EBITDA of 160€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
84 tx
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20 664 € Range: 10 163€ - 40 864€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
160 € × 2.6x
Estimation 409 €
230€ - 895€
Revenue Multiple 30%
148 755 € × 0.37x
Estimation 54 423 €
26 719€ - 107 482€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 84 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 SABER OPTIQUE

What is the revenue of SABER OPTIQUE ?

The revenue of SABER OPTIQUE in 2020 is 149 k€.

Is SABER OPTIQUE profitable?

SABER OPTIQUE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SABER OPTIQUE ?

The headquarters of SABER OPTIQUE is located in PARIS (75005), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SABER OPTIQUE ?

The tax return of SABER OPTIQUE 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 SABER OPTIQUE operate?

SABER OPTIQUE operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.