SCOPELEC AQUITAINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SCOPELEC AQUITAINE is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications. Based in MONTARDON (64121), this company of category ETI shows in 2020 a revenue of 24.1 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 - SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (SIREN 310004809)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 24 124 716 € 21 219 598 € 16 588 918 € 24 276 635 €
Net income -2 931 220 € -161 830 € -444 179 € -53 888 €
EBITDA -1 811 058 € 164 233 € 42 684 € 312 871 €
Net margin -12.2% -0.8% -2.7% -0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SCOPELEC AQUITAINE achieves revenue of 24.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.2%). Vs 2019, growth of +14% (21.2 M€ -> 24.1 M€). After deducting consumption (4.0 M€), gross margin stands at 20.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.8 M€, representing -7.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+14%), EBITDA varies by -1203%, reducing margin by 8.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.9 M€ (-12.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

24 124 716 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

20 167 105 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-1 811 058 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 981 638 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 931 220 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-7.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -942%. 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 -9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-941.723%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

-8.52%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-8.234%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-6.74

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

15.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-941.72 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.02
Med: 15.81
Q3: 77.97
Excellent -52 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (-941.72) 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
-8.52% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 10.41%
Med: 25.67%
Q3: 45.24%
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (-8.5%) 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
-6.74 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.92 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (-6.74) 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 343.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

343.314

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-7.691

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
343.31 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 135.86
Med: 194.73
Q3: 273.64
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (343.31) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-7.69x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 1.8x
Watch -67 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE (-7.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 170 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 71 days. The gap of 99 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 218 days of revenue, i.e. 14.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +44%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

14 580 978 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

170 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

71 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

30 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

218 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications

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Frequently asked questions about SCOPELEC AQUITAINE

What is the revenue of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE ?

The revenue of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE in 2020 is 24.1 M€.

Is SCOPELEC AQUITAINE profitable?

SCOPELEC AQUITAINE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE ?

The headquarters of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE is located in MONTARDON (64121), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE ?

The tax return of SCOPELEC AQUITAINE 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 SCOPELEC AQUITAINE operate?

SCOPELEC AQUITAINE operates in the sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications (NAF code 42.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.