SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre . Based in MEURSAULT (21190), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 23 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 - SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (SIREN 499949055)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 23 000 € 12 000 €
Net income -4 567 € -5 699 €
EBITDA -1 353 € -3 989 €
Net margin -19.9% -47.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE achieves revenue of 23 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +92% (12 k€ -> 23 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 23 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1 k€, representing -5.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +27.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5 k€ (-19.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

23 000 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

23 000 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-1 353 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-4 498 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-4 567 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 82%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

81.598%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

24.507%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-18.183%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

7.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
81.6 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.87
Q3: 39.96
Watch

In 2017, the debt ratio of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (81.60) 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
24.51% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 11.37%
Med: 29.48%
Q3: 48.46%
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (24.5%) 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 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.72 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (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 136.12. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

136.12

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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
SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.12 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 125.94
Med: 174.61
Q3: 277.44
Average -23 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (136.12) 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 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.74x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE (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: 16 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 16 days. WCR is negative (-132 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-8 449 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-132 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE

Positioning of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE is estimated at 1 841 € (range 1 388€ - 3 163€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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 2017
147 transactions
1k€ 1k€ 3k€
1 841 € Range: 1 388€ - 3 163€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
23 000 € × 0.08x = 1 842 €
Range: 1 389€ - 3 163€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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...).

Similar companies (Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre )

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Frequently asked questions about SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE

What is the revenue of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE ?

The revenue of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE in 2017 is 23 k€.

Is SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE profitable?

SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE is located in MEURSAULT (21190), in the department Cote-d'Or.

Where to find the tax return of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE ?

The tax return of SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE 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 SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE operate?

SAM HEADHUNTING FRANCE operates in the sector Activités des agences de placement de main-d'œuvre (NAF code 78.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.