SAFECO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAFECO is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles. Based in MARSEILLE (13001), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.5 M€. 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 - SAFECO (SIREN 414146100)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 12 528 723 € 12 400 158 € 13 433 798 € 14 286 904 € 14 126 731 € 11 710 382 € 12 015 119 € 12 940 462 € 12 957 233 €
Net income 194 515 € 214 878 € 598 520 € 656 756 € 659 323 € 321 583 € 370 569 € 407 384 € 306 197 €
EBITDA 430 730 € 188 243 € 803 533 € 1 059 305 € 783 754 € 239 710 € 366 532 € 631 387 € 575 771 €
Net margin 1.6% 1.7% 4.5% 4.6% 4.7% 2.7% 3.1% 3.1% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAFECO achieves revenue of 12.5 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.4%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (7.9 M€), gross margin stands at 4.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 37%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 431 k€, representing 3.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 195 k€, i.e. 1.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

12 528 723 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 657 236 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

430 730 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

311 829 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

194 515 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 69%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

11.008%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

68.619%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

2.622%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.685

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

24.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAFECO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 44.77
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAFECO (11.01) 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
68.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.91%
Med: 38.68%
Q3: 65.68%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAFECO (68.6%) 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
1.69 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.92 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAFECO (1.69) 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 403.79. 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 16.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

403.792

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

16.433

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAFECO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
403.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 236.39
Q3: 432.33
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAFECO (403.79) 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
16.43x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.86x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAFECO (16.4x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 78 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 141 days of revenue, i.e. 4.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +26%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

4 914 266 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

34 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

49 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

78 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

141 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAFECO

Positioning of SAFECO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 1 109 912€ to 3 999 962€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1109k€ 2493k€ 3999k€
2 493 456 € Range: 1 109 912€ - 3 999 962€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 SAFECO

What is the revenue of SAFECO ?

The revenue of SAFECO in 2024 is 12.5 M€.

Is SAFECO profitable?

Yes, SAFECO generated a net profit of 195 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAFECO ?

The headquarters of SAFECO is located in MARSEILLE (13001), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SAFECO ?

The tax return of SAFECO 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 SAFECO operate?

SAFECO operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles (NAF code 46.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.