SAMARCANDE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAMARCANDE is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Services des traiteurs . Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.0 M€. 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 - SAMARCANDE (SIREN 384356721)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 2 026 606 € 1 918 478 € 1 574 237 € 810 400 € 654 133 € 1 600 356 € 296 381 € 1 229 309 € 1 215 284 € 1 153 438 €
Net income 225 664 € 211 019 € 133 729 € 140 200 € 53 451 € 87 838 € -193 573 € 50 671 € 71 087 € 47 206 €
EBITDA 302 548 € 309 021 € 174 740 € 153 718 € 63 685 € 144 003 € -178 567 € 75 490 € 96 073 € 67 252 €
Net margin 11.1% 11.0% 8.5% 17.3% 8.2% 5.5% -65.3% 4.1% 5.8% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAMARCANDE achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.5%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (439 k€), gross margin stands at 1.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 78%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 303 k€, representing 14.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 226 k€, i.e. 11.1% 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

2 026 606 €

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

1 587 642 €

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

302 548 €

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

273 681 €

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

225 664 €

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

14.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 83%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

7.169%

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

83.359%

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

12.276%

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

0.285

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

67.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAMARCANDE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7.17 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 20.78
Q3: 90.47
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAMARCANDE (7.17) 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
83.36% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.86%
Med: 27.08%
Q3: 52.13%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAMARCANDE (83.4%) 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
0.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 1.9 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAMARCANDE (0.28) 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 605.66. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

605.658

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

0.242

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAMARCANDE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
605.66 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 91.94
Med: 160.86
Q3: 294.23
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAMARCANDE (605.66) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.24x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.38x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAMARCANDE (0.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 154 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +77%, 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

153 961 €

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

29 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

16 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

7 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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAMARCANDE

Positioning of SAMARCANDE in its sector

Comparison with sector Services des traiteurs

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 1 517 049€ to 4 350 483€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1517k€ 2441k€ 4350k€
2 441 615 € Range: 1 517 049€ - 4 350 483€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 SAMARCANDE

What is the revenue of SAMARCANDE ?

The revenue of SAMARCANDE in 2024 is 2.0 M€.

Is SAMARCANDE profitable?

Yes, SAMARCANDE generated a net profit of 226 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAMARCANDE ?

The headquarters of SAMARCANDE is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SAMARCANDE ?

The tax return of SAMARCANDE 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 SAMARCANDE operate?

SAMARCANDE operates in the sector Services des traiteurs (NAF code 56.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.