SAFAA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAFAA is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LAMBERSART (59130), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 137 k€. 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 - SAFAA (SIREN 793054024)
Indicator 2025 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 137 423 € 118 098 € 122 010 € 117 942 € 136 375 € 106 550 € 109 245 € 111 649 €
Net income 13 058 € -4 771 € -3 026 € 11 309 € 9 960 € -2 084 € 7 879 € -28 324 €
EBITDA 17 866 € -3 805 € -1 651 € 14 076 € 10 817 € 1 836 € 15 803 € -7 139 €
Net margin 9.5% -4.0% -2.5% 9.6% 7.3% -2.0% 7.2% -25.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SAFAA achieves revenue of 137 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.3%). Vs 2023, growth of +16% (118 k€ -> 137 k€). After deducting consumption (85 k€), gross margin stands at 52 k€, i.e. a rate of 38%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 13.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 13 k€, i.e. 9.5% 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

137 423 €

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

52 115 €

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

17 866 €

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

17 838 €

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

13 058 €

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

13.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 9.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

48.037%

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

10.336%

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

9.886%

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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
48.04 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 1.03
Med: 34.73
Q3: 124.07
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of SAFAA (48.04) 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
10.34% 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 8.41%
Med: 31.68%
Q3: 54.26%
Average

In 2025, the financial autonomy of SAFAA (10.3%) 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
0.0 years 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 2.46 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SAFAA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 127.42. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

127.415

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
127.42 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 114.78
Med: 171.75
Q3: 286.41
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SAFAA (127.42) 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 2025
2022
2023
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 4.53x
Average

In 2025, the interest coverage of SAFAA (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: 38 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 38 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-14 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +81%, 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

-5 190 €

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

0 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

38 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

11 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

-14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SAFAA in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 270 transactions of similar company sales in 2025, the value of SAFAA is estimated at 70 050 € (range 29 454€ - 128 312€). With an EBITDA of 17 866€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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
270 transactions
29k€ 70k€ 128k€
70 050 € Range: 29 454€ - 128 312€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 866 € × 4.5x
Estimation 80 021 €
27 995€ - 132 629€
Revenue Multiple 30%
137 423 € × 0.33x
Estimation 45 308 €
29 359€ - 74 763€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 058 € × 6.3x
Estimation 82 240 €
33 245€ - 197 848€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 270 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 SAFAA

What is the revenue of SAFAA ?

The revenue of SAFAA in 2025 is 137 k€.

Is SAFAA profitable?

Yes, SAFAA generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SAFAA ?

The headquarters of SAFAA is located in LAMBERSART (59130), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SAFAA ?

The tax return of SAFAA 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 SAFAA operate?

SAFAA operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.