SAS COLBAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAS COLBAN is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 960 k€. 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 - SAS COLBAN (SIREN 542067582)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 960 000 € 1 051 250 € 801 813 € 1 078 500 € 909 500 € 821 600 €
Net income 1 145 423 € 280 180 € 299 421 € 53 979 € -71 928 € 16 840 €
EBITDA 4 788 € 84 072 € -168 137 € 79 965 € 75 273 € 36 968 €
Net margin 119.3% 26.7% 37.3% 5.0% -7.9% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SAS COLBAN achieves revenue of 960 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 960 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 5 k€, representing 0.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -94%, reducing margin by 7.5 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 1.1 M€, i.e. 119.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

960 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

960 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

4 788 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 645 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 145 423 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 82%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 120.1% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.717%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

82.426%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

120.14%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.717

Solvency indicators evolution
SAS COLBAN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.72 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of SAS COLBAN (8.72) 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
82.43% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SAS COLBAN (82.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.72 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SAS COLBAN (0.72) 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 964.53. 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 244.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

964.535

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

244.716

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAS COLBAN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
964.53 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SAS COLBAN (964.53) 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
244.72x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +29 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SAS COLBAN (244.7x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 202 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 200 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-208 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-366%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-554 419 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

2 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

202 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-208 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAS COLBAN

Positioning of SAS COLBAN in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SAS COLBAN is estimated at 2 217 056 € (range 444 195€ - 3 395 217€). With an EBITDA of 4 788€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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 2023
63 tx
444k€ 2217k€ 3395k€
2 217 056 € Range: 444 195€ - 3 395 217€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 788 € × 4.6x
Estimation 21 877 €
8 016€ - 37 227€
Revenue Multiple 30%
960 000 € × 0.24x
Estimation 230 859 €
168 838€ - 685 625€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 145 423 € × 9.3x
Estimation 10 684 303 €
1 947 682€ - 15 854 581€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 SAS COLBAN

What is the revenue of SAS COLBAN ?

The revenue of SAS COLBAN in 2023 is 960 k€.

Is SAS COLBAN profitable?

Yes, SAS COLBAN generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SAS COLBAN ?

The headquarters of SAS COLBAN is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SAS COLBAN ?

The tax return of SAS COLBAN 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 SAS COLBAN operate?

SAS COLBAN operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.