SDMS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SDMS is a French company founded 64 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures. Based in SAINT-ROMANS (38160), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 15.7 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 - SDMS (SIREN 062502257)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 15 673 166 € 14 985 335 € 15 353 511 € 19 160 855 € 13 969 116 € 12 396 935 € 10 716 836 € 12 326 518 € 12 777 978 €
Net income 963 178 € 1 629 972 € 1 858 758 € 3 390 667 € 699 879 € 695 530 € 582 519 € 383 148 € -2 341 663 €
EBITDA 941 055 € 1 768 146 € 1 677 595 € 3 759 264 € 555 199 € 450 573 € 421 671 € -97 678 € -984 123 €
Net margin 6.1% 10.9% 12.1% 17.7% 5.0% 5.6% 5.4% 3.1% -18.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SDMS achieves revenue of 15.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.6%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (3.9 M€), gross margin stands at 11.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 941 k€, representing 6.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 5.8 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 963 k€, i.e. 6.1% 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

15 673 166 €

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

11 776 835 €

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

941 055 €

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

734 629 €

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

963 178 €

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

6.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 49%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

8.271%

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

48.799%

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

8.256%

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

0.62

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

15.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SDMS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.09
Med: 21.51
Q3: 63.7
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SDMS (8.27) 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
48.8% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 26.6%
Med: 45.7%
Q3: 61.62%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SDMS (48.8%) 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
0.62 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 2.18 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SDMS (0.62) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 372.29. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

372.29

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

1.228

Liquidity indicators evolution
SDMS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
372.29 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 168.06
Med: 241.37
Q3: 341.13
Excellent +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SDMS (372.29) 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
1.23x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.54x
Q3: 6.11x
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SDMS (1.2x) 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: 172 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. The gap of 89 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 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 119 days of revenue, i.e. 5.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +86%, 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

5 173 555 €

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

172 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

83 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

15 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

119 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SDMS

Positioning of SDMS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SDMS is estimated at 1 462 085 € (range 900 791€ - 3 244 541€). With an EBITDA of 941 055€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
56 tx
900k€ 1462k€ 3244k€
1 462 085 € Range: 900 791€ - 3 244 541€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
941 055 € × 1.0x
Estimation 975 743 €
626 502€ - 2 252 222€
Revenue Multiple 30%
15 673 166 € × 0.13x
Estimation 2 017 587 €
1 064 398€ - 2 561 653€
Net Income Multiple 20%
963 178 € × 1.9x
Estimation 1 844 692 €
1 341 103€ - 6 749 672€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 SDMS

What is the revenue of SDMS ?

The revenue of SDMS in 2024 is 15.7 M€.

Is SDMS profitable?

Yes, SDMS generated a net profit of 963 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SDMS ?

The headquarters of SDMS is located in SAINT-ROMANS (38160), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SDMS ?

The tax return of SDMS 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 SDMS operate?

SDMS operates in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures (NAF code 25.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.