SAFILIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAFILIN is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles. Based in SAILLY-SUR-LA-LYS (62840), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.6 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 - SAFILIN (SIREN 333749992)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 21 575 306 € 21 454 130 € 29 201 453 € 18 334 341 € 23 155 531 € 22 248 623 € 22 819 098 € 24 099 236 €
Net income -1 907 009 € 466 019 € 519 490 € -625 739 € 1 044 392 € 1 489 974 € 644 985 € 2 940 429 €
EBITDA -571 854 € 1 111 218 € 678 410 € 73 840 € 1 593 995 € 1 378 880 € 889 641 € 1 215 657 €
Net margin -8.8% 2.2% 1.8% -3.4% 4.5% 6.7% 2.8% 12.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAFILIN achieves revenue of 21.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.4%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (17.7 M€), gross margin stands at 3.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 18%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -572 k€, representing -2.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -151%, reducing margin by 7.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.9 M€ (-8.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

21 575 306 €

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

3 889 922 €

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

-571 854 €

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

-1 682 982 €

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

-1 907 009 €

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

-2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 64%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

64.29%

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

47.505%

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

-4.009%

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

-10.977

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

74.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
64.29 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.05
Q3: 44.77
Watch +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAFILIN (64.29) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
47.51% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 7.91%
Med: 38.68%
Q3: 65.68%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAFILIN (47.5%) 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
-10.98 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.92 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAFILIN (-10.98) 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 211.47. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

211.468

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

-78.066

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
211.47 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.55
Med: 236.39
Q3: 432.33
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAFILIN (211.47) 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
-78.07x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.86x
Watch -53 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAFILIN (-78.1x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 93 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 164 days of revenue, i.e. 9.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +47%, 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

9 857 326 €

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

42 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

89 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

93 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

164 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SAFILIN 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 2 931 898€ to 9 394 978€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2931k€ 6662k€ 9394k€
6 662 240 € Range: 2 931 898€ - 9 394 978€
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 SAFILIN

What is the revenue of SAFILIN ?

The revenue of SAFILIN in 2024 is 21.6 M€.

Is SAFILIN profitable?

SAFILIN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAFILIN ?

The headquarters of SAFILIN is located in SAILLY-SUR-LA-LYS (62840), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of SAFILIN ?

The tax return of SAFILIN 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 SAFILIN operate?

SAFILIN 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.