SCOP INSTEP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SCOP INSTEP is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Formation continue d'adultes. Based in LILLE (59800), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 11.2 M€. 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 - SCOP INSTEP (SIREN 404874273)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 11 187 341 € 11 949 325 € 11 855 332 € 9 038 682 € 8 282 247 € 10 189 497 € 8 934 738 €
Net income -1 304 431 € 67 061 € 1 055 988 € -620 171 € -205 270 € 579 865 € 633 320 €
EBITDA -525 076 € 393 703 € 1 310 302 € 113 634 € 178 411 € 745 723 € 677 207 €
Net margin -11.7% 0.6% 8.9% -6.9% -2.5% 5.7% 7.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SCOP INSTEP achieves revenue of 11.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 11.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -525 k€, representing -4.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -233%, reducing margin by 8.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.3 M€ (-11.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

11 187 341 €

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

11 181 394 €

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

-525 076 €

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

-1 128 984 €

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

-1 304 431 €

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

-4.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 76%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

75.755%

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

29.761%

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

-6.356%

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

-2.208

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

36.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
SCOP INSTEP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
75.75 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.62
Q3: 37.96
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of SCOP INSTEP (75.75) 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
29.76% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 1.77%
Med: 30.93%
Q3: 61.22%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SCOP INSTEP (29.8%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-2.21 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.54 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SCOP INSTEP (-2.21) 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 148.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

148.685

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

-5.933

Liquidity indicators evolution
SCOP INSTEP

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.69 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 129.96
Med: 228.25
Q3: 426.41
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SCOP INSTEP (148.69) 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
-5.93x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.69x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SCOP INSTEP (-5.9x) 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: 125 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The gap of 90 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 41 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-54%), 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

1 277 818 €

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

125 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

35 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

41 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SCOP INSTEP

Positioning of SCOP INSTEP in its sector

Comparison with sector Formation continue d'adultes

Valuation estimate

Based on 134 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SCOP INSTEP is estimated at 3 998 790 € (range 1 334 147€ - 7 818 385€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2023
134 transactions
1334k€ 3998k€ 7818k€
3 998 790 € Range: 1 334 147€ - 7 818 385€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
11 187 341 € × 0.36x = 3 998 790 €
Range: 1 334 147€ - 7 818 386€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 134 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 SCOP INSTEP

What is the revenue of SCOP INSTEP ?

The revenue of SCOP INSTEP in 2023 is 11.2 M€.

Is SCOP INSTEP profitable?

SCOP INSTEP recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SCOP INSTEP ?

The headquarters of SCOP INSTEP is located in LILLE (59800), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SCOP INSTEP ?

The tax return of SCOP INSTEP 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 SCOP INSTEP operate?

SCOP INSTEP operates in the sector Formation continue d'adultes (NAF code 85.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.