SCALEMAX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SCALEMAX is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion d'installations informatiques. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 247 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 - SCALEMAX (SIREN 844878785)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 246 924 € 100 471 € 300 026 € 393 006 € 1 061 365 € 309 329 €
Net income -743 088 € -1 319 758 € -1 110 057 € -1 079 347 € -146 444 € -114 363 €
EBITDA -501 284 € -1 182 102 € -1 060 346 € -993 350 € -137 209 € -111 002 €
Net margin -300.9% -1313.6% -370.0% -274.6% -13.8% -37.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SCALEMAX achieves revenue of 247 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.4%). Vs 2023, growth of +146% (100 k€ -> 247 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 247 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 -501 k€, representing -203.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +973.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -743 k€ (-300.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

246 924 €

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

246 924 €

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

-501 284 €

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

-535 125 €

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

-743 088 €

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

-203.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -104%. 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 -898%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-104.136%

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

-898.38%

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

-293.658%

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

-6.47

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

49.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SCALEMAX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-104.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.49
Q3: 56.25
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SCALEMAX (-104.14) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-898.38% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.86%
Med: 33.62%
Q3: 54.66%
Watch -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SCALEMAX (-898.4%) 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
-6.47 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.17 years
Q3: 1.73 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SCALEMAX (-6.47) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 146.99. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

146.986

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

-44.651

Liquidity indicators evolution
SCALEMAX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
146.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 126.5
Med: 180.28
Q3: 285.05
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SCALEMAX (146.99) 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
-44.65x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.26x
Q3: 5.75x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SCALEMAX (-44.6x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 345 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 107 days. The gap of 238 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 417 days of revenue, i.e. 286 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +171%, 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

285 842 €

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

345 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

107 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

417 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SCALEMAX

Positioning of SCALEMAX in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion d'installations informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 362 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SCALEMAX is estimated at 49 571 € (range 24 359€ - 105 473€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
362 transactions
24k€ 49k€ 105k€
49 571 € Range: 24 359€ - 105 473€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
246 924 € × 0.20x = 49 572 €
Range: 24 360€ - 105 474€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 362 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 SCALEMAX

What is the revenue of SCALEMAX ?

The revenue of SCALEMAX in 2024 is 247 k€.

Is SCALEMAX profitable?

SCALEMAX recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SCALEMAX ?

The headquarters of SCALEMAX is located in SAINT-ETIENNE (42000), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of SCALEMAX ?

The tax return of SCALEMAX 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 SCALEMAX operate?

SCALEMAX operates in the sector Gestion d'installations informatiques (NAF code 62.03Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.