SAY ASSOCIATES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAY ASSOCIATES is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 96 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 - SAY ASSOCIATES (SIREN 808624472)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 96 000 € 72 000 € N/C
Net income 94 195 € -10 952 € -53 330 €
EBITDA 13 795 € -12 173 € -53 496 €
Net margin 98.1% -15.2% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, SAY ASSOCIATES achieves revenue of 96 k€. Over the period 2018-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +33.3%. Vs 2018, growth of +33% (72 k€ -> 96 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 96 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 14 k€, representing 14.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +31.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 94 k€, i.e. 98.1% 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

96 000 €

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

96 000 €

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

13 795 €

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

13 795 €

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

94 195 €

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

14.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 98%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 98.1% 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 (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

0.298%

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

98.038%

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

98.12%

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

0.067

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.3 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.17
Med: 17.07
Q3: 90.65
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of SAY ASSOCIATES (0.30) 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
98.04% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 21.04%
Med: 59.32%
Q3: 88.44%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of SAY ASSOCIATES (98.0%) 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
0.07 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 4.06 years
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of SAY ASSOCIATES (0.07) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 491.44. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

491.435

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
491.44 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 104.16
Med: 436.01
Q3: 2275.38
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of SAY ASSOCIATES (491.44) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -58.78x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good

In 2019, the interest coverage of SAY ASSOCIATES (0.0x) 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: 490 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 222 days. The gap of 268 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 536 days of revenue, i.e. 143 k€ to permanently finance.

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

143 019 €

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

490 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

222 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

536 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SAY ASSOCIATES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 72 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of SAY ASSOCIATES is estimated at 201 375 € (range 56 754€ - 390 514€). With an EBITDA of 13 795€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
72 tx
56k€ 201k€ 390k€
201 375 € Range: 56 754€ - 390 514€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
13 795 € × 5.7x
Estimation 78 277 €
40 744€ - 122 567€
Revenue Multiple 30%
96 000 € × 0.66x
Estimation 63 667 €
38 601€ - 110 267€
Net Income Multiple 20%
94 195 € × 7.6x
Estimation 715 688 €
124 012€ - 1 480 757€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 72 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 SAY ASSOCIATES

What is the revenue of SAY ASSOCIATES ?

The revenue of SAY ASSOCIATES in 2019 is 96 k€.

Is SAY ASSOCIATES profitable?

Yes, SAY ASSOCIATES generated a net profit of 94 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of SAY ASSOCIATES ?

The headquarters of SAY ASSOCIATES is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SAY ASSOCIATES ?

The tax return of SAY ASSOCIATES 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 SAY ASSOCIATES operate?

SAY ASSOCIATES 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.