SEFT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEFT is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in VIENNE (38200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.0 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 - SEFT (SIREN 818348963)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 1 001 164 € 779 543 € 441 030 €
Net income 11 598 € -47 235 € 26 193 €
EBITDA -1 650 € -37 082 € 31 675 €
Net margin 1.2% -6.1% 5.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SEFT achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Over the period 2018-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +50.7%. Vs 2019, growth of +28% (780 k€ -> 1.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.0 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 -2 k€, representing -0.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 1.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 001 164 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 001 164 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-1 650 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 390 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

11 598 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
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 9%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

9.267%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

24.839%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-0.317%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-0.843

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

54.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.27 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.93
Med: 32.85
Q3: 105.73
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SEFT (9.27) 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
24.84% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 12.89%
Med: 30.57%
Q3: 49.44%
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SEFT (24.8%) 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
-0.84 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.82 years
Excellent -38 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SEFT (-0.84) 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 120.28. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

120.281

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-46.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.28 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 127.98
Med: 181.04
Q3: 267.79
Watch -30 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SEFT (120.28) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-46.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.91x
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SEFT (-46.0x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 24 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 5 days of revenue, i.e. 13 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-63%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

12 665 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

24 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

5 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SEFT in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SEFT is estimated at 149 361 € (range 44 027€ - 257 503€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2020
60 tx
44k€ 149k€ 257k€
149 361 € Range: 44 027€ - 257 503€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 001 164 € × 0.23x
Estimation 234 374 €
70 904€ - 384 440€
Net Income Multiple 20%
11 598 € × 1.9x
Estimation 21 842 €
3 714€ - 67 098€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about SEFT

What is the revenue of SEFT ?

The revenue of SEFT in 2020 is 1.0 M€.

Is SEFT profitable?

Yes, SEFT generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SEFT ?

The headquarters of SEFT is located in VIENNE (38200), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SEFT ?

The tax return of SEFT 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 SEFT operate?

SEFT operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.