SARP MEDITERRANEE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARP MEDITERRANEE is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées. Based in MONTPELLIER (34000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 30.8 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 - SARP MEDITERRANEE (SIREN 320180516)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 30 767 765 € 22 302 280 € 19 432 412 € 17 196 127 € 17 544 926 € 17 017 490 € 16 472 485 € 15 574 239 €
Net income 42 332 € 755 955 € 585 143 € -287 725 € 315 158 € 230 406 € 647 626 € 221 644 €
EBITDA 1 062 540 € 1 440 402 € 1 449 196 € 311 508 € 721 246 € 518 817 € 913 359 € 233 117 €
Net margin 0.1% 3.4% 3.0% -1.7% 1.8% 1.4% 3.9% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SARP MEDITERRANEE achieves revenue of 30.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.9%. Vs 2022, growth of +38% (22.3 M€ -> 30.8 M€). After deducting consumption (1.1 M€), gross margin stands at 29.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 3.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+38%), EBITDA varies by -26%, reducing margin by 3.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

30 767 765 €

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

29 663 967 €

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

1 062 540 €

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

233 687 €

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

42 332 €

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

3.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 324%. 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 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

324.178%

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

9.879%

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

2.049%

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

9.227

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

38.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARP MEDITERRANEE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
324.18 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 1.07
Med: 21.28
Q3: 69.04
Watch +39 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SARP MEDITERRANEE (324.18) 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
9.88% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 15.57%
Med: 39.67%
Q3: 57.18%
Watch -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SARP MEDITERRANEE (9.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
9.23 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.71 years
Watch +24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SARP MEDITERRANEE (9.23) 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 112.24. 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 18.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

112.242

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

18.803

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARP MEDITERRANEE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.24 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 120.31
Med: 188.45
Q3: 284.02
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SARP MEDITERRANEE (112.24) 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
18.8x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.0x
Q3: 7.24x
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SARP MEDITERRANEE (18.8x) 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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 5.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +76%, 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

5 076 989 €

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

80 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

81 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

9 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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARP MEDITERRANEE

Positioning of SARP MEDITERRANEE in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées

Valuation estimate

Based on 84 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARP MEDITERRANEE is estimated at 2 511 686 € (range 1 016 030€ - 7 768 658€). With an EBITDA of 1 062 540€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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 2024
84 tx
1016k€ 2511k€ 7768k€
2 511 686 € Range: 1 016 030€ - 7 768 658€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 062 540 € × 2.9x
Estimation 3 028 909 €
623 733€ - 9 495 792€
Revenue Multiple 30%
30 767 765 € × 0.11x
Estimation 3 269 819 €
2 330 210€ - 9 777 755€
Net Income Multiple 20%
42 332 € × 1.9x
Estimation 81 432 €
25 505€ - 437 179€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 84 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 SARP MEDITERRANEE

What is the revenue of SARP MEDITERRANEE ?

The revenue of SARP MEDITERRANEE in 2024 is 30.8 M€.

Is SARP MEDITERRANEE profitable?

Yes, SARP MEDITERRANEE generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SARP MEDITERRANEE ?

The headquarters of SARP MEDITERRANEE is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of SARP MEDITERRANEE ?

The tax return of SARP MEDITERRANEE 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 SARP MEDITERRANEE operate?

SARP MEDITERRANEE operates in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées (NAF code 37.00Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.