Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 2011-07-18 (14 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Production d'électricitéLocation: LANGON (33210), Gironde
SAF COGEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SAF COGEN is a French company
founded 14 years ago,
specialized in the sector Production d'électricité.
Based in LANGON (33210),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, SAF COGEN achieves revenue of 2.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Significant drop of -41% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 59 k€, i.e. a rate of 3%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -355 k€, representing -16.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-41%), EBITDA varies by -147%, reducing margin by 37.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -491 k€ (-23.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
2 125 974 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
59 314 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-354 770 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-540 980 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-491 007 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-16.7%
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Assets
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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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.0%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
23.511%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-14.337%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Solvency indicators evolution SAF COGEN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
2249.128
1196.413
1253.026
713.692
343.423
235.257
95.057
0.0
Financial autonomy
3.269
5.839
5.192
8.263
15.832
11.972
26.902
23.511
Repayment capacity
8.622
7.231
51.544
5.744
3.729
2.519
1.016
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
14.668%
13.812%
1.764%
14.526%
20.94%
13.878%
19.168%
-14.337%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Good-23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of SAF COGEN (0.00) 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
23.51%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Good+13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAF COGEN (23.5%) 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
0.0 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Good-9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAF COGEN (0.00) 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 127.59. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
127.588
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-1.331
Liquidity indicators evolution SAF COGEN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
197.083
217.814
196.611
201.318
231.044
131.268
194.058
127.588
Interest coverage
23.889
20.651
73.183
14.11
10.509
7.542
2.235
-1.331
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
127.592024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 83.26
Med: 273.74
Q3: 870.78
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAF COGEN (127.59) 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
-1.33x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -5.49x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 19.34x
Average-18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of SAF COGEN (-1.3x) 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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 95 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 64 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 661 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-54%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
660 540 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
31 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
95 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
112 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SAF COGEN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 431 769 €
1 568 387 €
1 645 067 €
1 426 696 €
1 580 528 €
2 176 876 €
2 090 442 €
660 540 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
149
136
157
87
92
142
109
31
Supplier payment term (days)
151
121
127
174
173
252
125
95
Positioning of SAF COGEN in its sector
Comparison with sector Production d'électricité
Valuation estimate
Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SAF COGEN is estimated at
1 470 834 €
(range 289 565€ - 7 463 950€).
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 value2024
85 tx
289k€1470k€7463k€
1 470 834 €Range: 289 565€ - 7 463 950€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation method used
Revenue Multiple
2 125 974 €
×
0.69x
=1 470 835 €
Range: 289 566€ - 7 463 950€
Only this financial indicator is available for this company.
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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The headquarters of SAF COGEN is located in LANGON (33210), in the department Gironde.
Where to find the tax return of SAF COGEN ?
The tax return of SAF COGEN 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 SAF COGEN operate?
SAF COGEN operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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