SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de centres d'appels. Based in SAINTE-MARIE-DES-CHAMPS (76190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.5 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 - SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (SIREN 343983599)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 480 200 € 3 260 244 € 3 382 787 € 3 473 093 € 3 090 306 € 2 775 114 € 2 497 149 € 2 588 561 € 2 586 709 €
Net income 161 614 € 176 116 € 112 605 € 194 720 € 159 958 € 78 100 € -12 782 € 44 559 € 6 880 €
EBITDA 310 305 € 243 094 € 154 255 € 292 350 € 189 573 € 83 938 € -32 664 € 30 038 € 351 €
Net margin 4.6% 5.4% 3.3% 5.6% 5.2% 2.8% -0.5% 1.7% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE achieves revenue of 3.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.8%). Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (798 k€), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 310 k€, representing 8.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 162 k€, i.e. 4.6% 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

3 480 200 €

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

2 681 897 €

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

310 305 €

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

290 946 €

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

161 614 €

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

8.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 115%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). 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 5.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

114.753%

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

11.392%

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

5.16%

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

1.707

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

18.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
114.75 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.61
Q3: 32.15
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In 2024, the debt ratio of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (114.75) 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
11.39% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.44%
Med: 27.68%
Q3: 50.14%
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (11.4%) 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
1.71 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (1.71) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 200.99. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

200.989

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

1.84

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
200.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 102.55
Med: 152.5
Q3: 216.39
Good +67 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (200.99) 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
1.84x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.46x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE (1.8x) 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: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 4 days. Inventory turnover is 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-11 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-111%), freeing up cash.

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

-103 884 €

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

63 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

67 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

11 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

-11 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE

Positioning of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de centres d'appels

Valuation estimate

Based on 447 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE is estimated at 950 544 € (range 351 396€ - 2 061 899€). With an EBITDA of 310 305€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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 2024
447 transactions
351k€ 950k€ 2061k€
950 544 € Range: 351 396€ - 2 061 899€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
310 305 € × 3.0x
Estimation 918 246 €
267 823€ - 2 011 025€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 480 200 € × 0.37x
Estimation 1 291 285 €
612 824€ - 2 614 829€
Net Income Multiple 20%
161 614 € × 3.2x
Estimation 520 181 €
168 186€ - 1 359 689€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 447 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 de centres d'appels)

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Frequently asked questions about SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE

What is the revenue of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE ?

The revenue of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE in 2024 is 3.5 M€.

Is SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE profitable?

Yes, SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE generated a net profit of 162 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE ?

The headquarters of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE is located in SAINTE-MARIE-DES-CHAMPS (76190), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE ?

The tax return of SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE 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 SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE operate?

SARL CAUX -FORMATIQUE operates in the sector Activités de centres d'appels (NAF code 82.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.