SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in CHAUNY (02300), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 502 k€. 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 - SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE (SIREN 337546345)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 502 389 € 471 285 € 466 685 € 450 199 € 468 870 €
Net income 61 947 € 68 972 € 84 541 € 79 309 € 72 702 €
EBITDA 85 496 € 96 955 € 108 334 € 95 825 € 95 143 €
Net margin 12.3% 14.6% 18.1% 17.6% 15.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE achieves revenue of 502 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +1.4%). Vs 2020: +7%. After deducting consumption (133 k€), gross margin stands at 370 k€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 85 k€, representing 17.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+7%), EBITDA varies by -12%, reducing margin by 3.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 62 k€, i.e. 12.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

502 389 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

369 710 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

85 496 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

78 760 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

61 947 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

16.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 92%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.534%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

92.268%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

13.101%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.215

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

41.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.53 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.1
Med: 15.16
Q3: 64.4
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCI... (1.53) 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
92.27% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 23.33%
Med: 42.82%
Q3: 61.04%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCI... (92.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.21 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCI... (0.21) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1526.21. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1526.214

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1526.21 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 167.91
Med: 234.49
Q3: 357.22
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCI... (1526.21) 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
0.0x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.43x
Q3: 3.12x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCI... (0.0x) 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: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The gap of 47 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 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 65 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +32%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

64 683 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

66 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 29 097€ to 187 133€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
29k€ 88k€ 187k€
88 702 € Range: 29 097€ - 187 133€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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 SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE

What is the revenue of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE ?

The revenue of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE in 2021 is 502 k€.

Is SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE profitable?

Yes, SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE generated a net profit of 62 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE ?

The headquarters of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE is located in CHAUNY (02300), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE ?

The tax return of SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE 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 SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE operate?

SEC INDUSTRIELLE COMMERCIALE ARTISANALE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.