SDL FRANCE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SDL FRANCE SARL is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in PARIS (75009), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 15.8 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 - SDL FRANCE SARL (SIREN 418492112)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 15 820 318 € 16 277 130 € 17 891 036 € 14 139 782 € 19 598 874 € 17 066 871 € 15 274 109 € 11 453 338 € 11 131 068 €
Net income 560 901 € 488 948 € 400 571 € 367 486 € 362 901 € 357 543 € 408 519 € 355 775 € -230 743 €
EBITDA 886 898 € 1 309 216 € 911 927 € 402 488 € 1 598 380 € 506 212 € 613 662 € -377 979 € -1 844 846 €
Net margin 3.5% 3.0% 2.2% 2.6% 1.9% 2.1% 2.7% 3.1% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SDL FRANCE SARL achieves revenue of 15.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 15.8 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 887 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -32%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 561 k€, i.e. 3.5% 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

15 820 318 €

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

15 820 318 €

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

886 898 €

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

1 652 214 €

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

560 901 €

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

5.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 194%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

194.242%

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

27.55%

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

-1.27%

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

-55.018

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

26.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SDL FRANCE SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
194.24 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
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In 2024, the debt ratio of SDL FRANCE SARL (194.24) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
27.55% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SDL FRANCE SARL (27.6%) 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
-55.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Excellent -52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SDL FRANCE SARL (-55.02) 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 278.35. 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 84.3x. 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

278.351

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

84.305

Liquidity indicators evolution
SDL FRANCE SARL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
278.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SDL FRANCE SARL (278.35) 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
84.31x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SDL FRANCE SARL (84.3x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 165 days of revenue, i.e. 7.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +1597%, 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

7 268 170 €

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

22 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

69 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

10 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

165 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SDL FRANCE SARL

Positioning of SDL FRANCE SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SDL FRANCE SARL is estimated at 1 360 401 € (range 643 731€ - 3 791 347€). With an EBITDA of 886 898€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
215 transactions
643k€ 1360k€ 3791k€
1 360 401 € Range: 643 731€ - 3 791 347€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
886 898 € × 1.0x
Estimation 866 188 €
327 162€ - 3 827 904€
Revenue Multiple 30%
15 820 318 € × 0.16x
Estimation 2 539 377 €
1 362 122€ - 4 638 564€
Net Income Multiple 20%
560 901 € × 1.5x
Estimation 827 471 €
357 568€ - 2 429 131€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 SDL FRANCE SARL

What is the revenue of SDL FRANCE SARL ?

The revenue of SDL FRANCE SARL in 2024 is 15.8 M€.

Is SDL FRANCE SARL profitable?

Yes, SDL FRANCE SARL generated a net profit of 561 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SDL FRANCE SARL ?

The headquarters of SDL FRANCE SARL is located in PARIS (75009), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SDL FRANCE SARL ?

The tax return of SDL FRANCE SARL 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 SDL FRANCE SARL operate?

SDL FRANCE SARL operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.