SECOND STEP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SECOND STEP is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in VERTOU (44120), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 90 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SECOND STEP (SIREN 912173440)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 90 000 € 90 000 € 87 338 € 43 014 €
Net income 73 068 € 64 308 € 108 632 € 74 376 €
EBITDA -3 518 € 2 186 € 1 894 € -4 745 €
Net margin 81.2% 71.5% 124.4% 172.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SECOND STEP achieves revenue of 90 k€. Over the period 2022-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +27.9%. Slight decline of 0% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 90 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -3.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -261%, reducing margin by 6.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 73 k€, i.e. 81.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

90 000 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

90 000 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

-3 518 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 519 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

73 068 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 81.2% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

11.737%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

10.064%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

81.187%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.48

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.74 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.05
Q3: 95.39
Average

In 2025, the debt ratio of SECOND STEP (11.74) 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
10.06% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 9.39%
Med: 52.08%
Q3: 89.29%
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of SECOND STEP (10.1%) 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
0.48 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 3.48 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SECOND STEP (0.48) 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 949.27. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

949.269

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

-10.29

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
949.27 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 117.65
Med: 590.18
Q3: 4189.62
Good

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SECOND STEP (949.27) 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
-10.29x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -77.28x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of SECOND STEP (-10.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 95 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 95 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 388 days of revenue, i.e. 97 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2022-2025, WCR increased by +696%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

96 938 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

95 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

388 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SECOND STEP in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 45 131€ to 316 405€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2025
Indicative
45k€ 95k€ 316k€
95 854 € Range: 45 131€ - 316 405€
NAF 5 année 2025

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 SECOND STEP

What is the revenue of SECOND STEP ?

The revenue of SECOND STEP in 2025 is 90 k€.

Is SECOND STEP profitable?

Yes, SECOND STEP generated a net profit of 73 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SECOND STEP ?

The headquarters of SECOND STEP is located in VERTOU (44120), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of SECOND STEP ?

The tax return of SECOND STEP 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 SECOND STEP operate?

SECOND STEP operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.