SAPAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAPAGE is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in AIGREFEUILLE-D'AUNIS (17290), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 27.8 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 - SAPAGE (SIREN 382464709)
Indicator 2018 2016 2015
Revenue 27 781 335 € 25 661 433 € 25 282 188 €
Net income 666 825 € 826 621 € 809 368 €
EBITDA 1 018 362 € 1 413 592 € 1 310 875 €
Net margin 2.4% 3.2% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SAPAGE achieves revenue of 27.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +3.2%). Vs 2016: +8%. After deducting consumption (22.9 M€), gross margin stands at 4.9 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 1.0 M€, representing 3.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 667 k€, i.e. 2.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

27 781 335 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 920 051 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

1 018 362 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

819 557 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

666 825 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 62%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.742%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

61.574%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

3.054%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.954

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

47.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAPAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.74 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.02
Med: 32.18
Q3: 115.83
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SAPAGE (21.74) 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
61.57% 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 6.03%
Med: 25.9%
Q3: 44.09%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SAPAGE (61.6%) 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
0.95 years 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.66 years
Q3: 2.9 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SAPAGE (0.95) 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 190.80. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

190.796

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.547

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAPAGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
190.8 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: 97.0
Med: 129.54
Q3: 181.97
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SAPAGE (190.80) 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
0.55x 2018
2015
2016
2018
Q1: -0.43x
Med: 0.91x
Q3: 4.98x
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of SAPAGE (0.6x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 22 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 2.7 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

2 735 350 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

13 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

22 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAPAGE

Positioning of SAPAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 341 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SAPAGE is estimated at 6 783 293 € (range 3 669 489€ - 12 568 412€). With an EBITDA of 1 018 362€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.26x (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 2018
341 transactions
3669k€ 6783k€ 12568k€
6 783 293 € Range: 3 669 489€ - 12 568 412€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 018 362 € × 7.0x
Estimation 7 119 922 €
3 866 689€ - 13 212 809€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 781 335 € × 0.26x
Estimation 7 137 453 €
4 417 693€ - 11 695 846€
Net Income Multiple 20%
666 825 € × 8.1x
Estimation 5 410 485 €
2 054 185€ - 12 266 268€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 341 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 SAPAGE

What is the revenue of SAPAGE ?

The revenue of SAPAGE in 2018 is 27.8 M€.

Is SAPAGE profitable?

Yes, SAPAGE generated a net profit of 667 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SAPAGE ?

The headquarters of SAPAGE is located in AIGREFEUILLE-D'AUNIS (17290), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of SAPAGE ?

The tax return of SAPAGE 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 SAPAGE operate?

SAPAGE operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.