SEA BULK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEA BULK is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Manutention portuaire. Based in GRANDE-SYNTHE (59760), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 20.2 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 - SEA BULK (SIREN 325157535)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021
Revenue 20 167 017 € 20 037 259 € 18 552 043 € 25 103 911 €
Net income -113 985 € -1 002 560 € 474 537 € -12 792 047 €
EBITDA 33 815 € -654 275 € 106 708 € -1 304 108 €
Net margin -0.6% -5.0% 2.6% -51.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SEA BULK achieves revenue of 20.2 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2021-2024 (CAGR: -7.0%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 20.2 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 34 k€, representing 0.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -114 k€ (-0.6% 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

20 167 017 €

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

20 167 017 €

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

33 815 €

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

-42 962 €

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

-113 985 €

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

0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 18%. 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

5.509%

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

18.224%

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

-5.6%

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

-0.085

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

15.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
SEA BULK

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.51 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.12
Q3: 32.9
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SEA BULK (5.51) 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
18.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.46%
Med: 31.11%
Q3: 53.2%
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SEA BULK (18.2%) 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
-0.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SEA BULK (-0.09) 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 196.00. 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 242.3x. 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

195.999

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

242.259

Liquidity indicators evolution
SEA BULK

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
196.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.02
Med: 150.5
Q3: 213.08
Good +52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SEA BULK (196.00) 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
242.26x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.28x
Q3: 7.42x
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SEA BULK (242.3x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 5.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2021-2024, WCR increased by +12994%, 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

4 952 616 €

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

19 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

66 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

88 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SEA BULK

Positioning of SEA BULK in its sector

Comparison with sector Manutention portuaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 205 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SEA BULK is estimated at 1 151 934 € (range 733 510€ - 3 574 363€). With an EBITDA of 33 815€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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
205 transactions
733k€ 1151k€ 3574k€
1 151 934 € Range: 733 510€ - 3 574 363€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
33 815 € × 0.9x
Estimation 31 327 €
11 065€ - 72 159€
Revenue Multiple 30%
20 167 017 € × 0.15x
Estimation 3 019 615 €
1 937 588€ - 9 411 371€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 205 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 SEA BULK

What is the revenue of SEA BULK ?

The revenue of SEA BULK in 2024 is 20.2 M€.

Is SEA BULK profitable?

SEA BULK recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SEA BULK ?

The headquarters of SEA BULK is located in GRANDE-SYNTHE (59760), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SEA BULK ?

The tax return of SEA BULK 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 SEA BULK operate?

SEA BULK operates in the sector Manutention portuaire (NAF code 52.24A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.