SAS VESPA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAS VESPA is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in SAINT-ALBAN (31140), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 394 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 VESPA (SIREN 809264302)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 393 973 € 394 887 € 307 800 €
Net income 45 910 € 73 486 € 36 411 €
EBITDA 61 313 € 103 275 € 42 556 €
Net margin 11.7% 18.6% 11.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SAS VESPA achieves revenue of 394 k€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.1%. Slight decline of -0% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (99 k€), gross margin stands at 295 k€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 61 k€, representing 15.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-0%), EBITDA varies by -41%, reducing margin by 10.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 11.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

393 973 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

295 407 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

61 313 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

57 008 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

45 910 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

15.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 87%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.5% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

86.764%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

35.874%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

14.543%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

1.171

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

68.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAS VESPA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
86.76 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.36
Med: 41.88
Q3: 181.12
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SAS VESPA (86.76) 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
35.87% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 8.35%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 57.86%
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SAS VESPA (35.9%) 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
1.17 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SAS VESPA (1.17) 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 86.77. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

86.765

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

2.066

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAS VESPA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
86.77 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 45.02
Med: 91.13
Q3: 169.02
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SAS VESPA (86.77) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
2.07x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.39x
Q3: 7.37x
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of SAS VESPA (2.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-127 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-138 950 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

-127 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAS VESPA

Positioning of SAS VESPA in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of SAS VESPA is estimated at 363 076 € (range 202 941€ - 599 718€). With an EBITDA of 61 313€, the sector multiple of 6.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2017
1033 transactions
202k€ 363k€ 599k€
363 076 € Range: 202 941€ - 599 718€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
61 313 € × 6.5x
Estimation 395 597 €
219 900€ - 640 346€
Revenue Multiple 30%
393 973 € × 0.68x
Estimation 268 453 €
175 522€ - 381 795€
Net Income Multiple 20%
45 910 € × 9.2x
Estimation 423 713 €
201 675€ - 825 034€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 VESPA

What is the revenue of SAS VESPA ?

The revenue of SAS VESPA in 2017 is 394 k€.

Is SAS VESPA profitable?

Yes, SAS VESPA generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SAS VESPA ?

The headquarters of SAS VESPA is located in SAINT-ALBAN (31140), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of SAS VESPA ?

The tax return of SAS VESPA 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 VESPA operate?

SAS VESPA operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.