S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction. Based in POITIERS (86000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.3 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 - S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) (SIREN 387613979)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 297 721 € 1 321 963 € 1 429 107 € 2 573 343 € 1 840 039 € 1 184 104 € 1 447 258 € 24 000 € 37 000 €
Net income 59 276 € 35 591 € 37 344 € 38 429 € 81 945 € 39 513 € 33 000 € 1 482 € 13 115 €
EBITDA 66 316 € 71 777 € 77 378 € 84 183 € 114 567 € 56 772 € 39 101 € 2 012 € 15 657 €
Net margin 4.6% 2.7% 2.6% 1.5% 4.5% 3.3% 2.3% 6.2% 35.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +48.5%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 1.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 66 k€, representing 5.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 59 k€, i.e. 4.6% 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

1 297 721 €

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

1 291 166 €

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

66 316 €

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

75 458 €

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

59 276 €

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

5.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 51%. 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 3.9% 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

18.523%

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

51.17%

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

3.857%

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

1.995

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.52 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.39
Med: 18.59
Q3: 55.68
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-F... (18.52) 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
51.17% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 18.09%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 59.74%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-F... (51.2%) 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
2.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.25 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Watch +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-F... (2.00) 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 252.82. 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 5.4x. 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

252.824

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

5.416

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
252.82 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 147.2
Med: 218.63
Q3: 322.5
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-F... (252.82) 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
5.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.32x
Q3: 2.98x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-F... (5.4x) 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: 180 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 112 days. The gap of 68 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 200 days of revenue, i.e. 720 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +4502%, 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

720 015 €

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

180 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

112 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

0 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

200 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 133 331€ to 395 091€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
133k€ 243k€ 395k€
243 651 € Range: 133 331€ - 395 091€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE)

What is the revenue of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) ?

The revenue of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) in 2024 is 1.3 M€.

Is S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) profitable?

Yes, S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) generated a net profit of 59 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) ?

The headquarters of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) is located in POITIERS (86000), in the department Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) ?

The tax return of S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) 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 S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) operate?

S.B.F. (SONDAGE-BATTAGE-FORAGE) operates in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction (NAF code 43.99D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.