SARL VERFAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL VERFAU is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in CASTRES (81100), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 84 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SARL VERFAU (SIREN 515168797)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 83 670 € 75 244 € 81 698 €
Net income 29 429 € 15 816 € 14 879 €
EBITDA 69 209 € 57 545 € 64 946 €
Net margin 35.2% 21.0% 18.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, SARL VERFAU achieves revenue of 84 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +0.8%). Vs 2017, growth of +11% (75 k€ -> 84 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 84 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 69 k€, representing 82.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29 k€, i.e. 35.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

83 670 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

83 670 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

69 209 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

41 773 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

29 429 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

82.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 245%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 71%. 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 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 68.8% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

245.338%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

70.661%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

68.757%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

2.018

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

57.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL VERFAU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
245.34 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.55
Med: 11.82
Q3: 44.25
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of SARL VERFAU (245.34) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
70.66% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 10.11%
Med: 33.99%
Q3: 55.64%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of SARL VERFAU (70.7%) 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
2.02 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.06 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of SARL VERFAU (2.02) 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 26.39. 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 9.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

26.395

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

9.886

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL VERFAU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
26.39 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 145.79
Med: 208.77
Q3: 309.25
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of SARL VERFAU (26.39) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
9.89x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 1.84x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of SARL VERFAU (9.9x) 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. WCR is negative (-604 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +28%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-140 290 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-604 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL VERFAU

Positioning of SARL VERFAU in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of SARL VERFAU is estimated at 32 984 € (range 17 594€ - 74 891€). With an EBITDA of 69 209€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
53 tx
17k€ 32k€ 74k€
32 984 € Range: 17 594€ - 74 891€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
69 209 € × 0.7x
Estimation 48 871 €
29 224€ - 111 673€
Revenue Multiple 30%
83 670 € × 0.17x
Estimation 14 080 €
5 941€ - 25 482€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 429 € × 0.7x
Estimation 21 626 €
6 003€ - 57 053€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 SARL VERFAU

What is the revenue of SARL VERFAU ?

The revenue of SARL VERFAU in 2019 is 84 k€.

Is SARL VERFAU profitable?

Yes, SARL VERFAU generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of SARL VERFAU ?

The headquarters of SARL VERFAU is located in CASTRES (81100), in the department Tarn.

Where to find the tax return of SARL VERFAU ?

The tax return of SARL VERFAU 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 VERFAU operate?

SARL VERFAU operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.