SEMA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEMA is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Installation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in RUAUDIN (72230), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : résultat d'exploitation insuffisant pour couvrir les intérêts.

In summary, SEMA combines a growing business with positive profitability. Its financial structure is solid, with debt well contained relative to its sector.

Financial history - SEMA (SIREN 499058659)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 094 196 € 4 948 574 € 4 071 983 € 3 830 374 € 3 256 035 € 2 333 532 € 2 630 738 € N/C 1 167 642 €
Net income 451 496 € 351 337 € 216 985 € 132 806 € 108 517 € 110 578 € 134 068 € 194 377 € -44 797 €
EBITDA 369 240 € 535 435 € 348 556 € 256 633 € 118 008 € 138 430 € 179 523 € N/C -39 617 €
Net margin 11.0% 7.1% 5.3% 3.5% 3.3% 4.7% 5.1% N/C -3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SEMA achieves revenue of 4.1 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Significant drop of -17% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 56%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 369 k€, representing 9.0% of revenue. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (6.4%). Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 451 k€, i.e. 11.0% 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

4 094 196 €

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

2 303 515 €

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

369 240 €

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

382 682 €

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

451 496 €

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

9.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (16.1%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 48%. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (38.7%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (0.5 years). Cash flow represents 6.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (5.1%).

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

9.25%

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

48.16%

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

5.95%

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

0.38

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

44.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SEMA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.25% 2024
Q1: 2.99%
Med: 16.14%
Q3: 43.97%
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SEMA (9.2%) 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
48.16% 2024
Q1: 19.94%
Med: 38.74%
Q3: 55.61%
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SEMA (48.2%) 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
0.38 years 2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SEMA (0.38) 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 2.64. This ratio is more favorable than the sector median (2.1). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

2.64

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

0.57

Liquidity indicators evolution
SEMA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2.64 2024
Q1: 1.59
Med: 2.08
Q3: 3.01
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SEMA (2.64) 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
0.57x 2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.79x
Q3: 3.81x
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SEMA (0.6x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 46 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 30 days of revenue, i.e. 345 k€ to permanently finance. Between 2021 and 2024, WCR improved by 40 days of revenue, freeing up cash.

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

345 264 €

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

50 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

46 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

3 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

30 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SEMA

Positioning of SEMA in its sector

Comparison with sector Installation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SEMA is estimated at 651 283 € (range 284 955€ - 1 386 509€). With an EBITDA of 369 240€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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
98 tx
284k€ 651k€ 1386k€
651 283 € Range: 284 955€ - 1 386 509€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
369 240 € × 1.0x
Estimation 358 897 €
204 055€ - 1 132 701€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 094 196 € × 0.18x
Estimation 738 730 €
321 010€ - 1 136 864€
Net Income Multiple 20%
451 496 € × 2.8x
Estimation 1 251 080 €
433 121€ - 2 395 495€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 SEMA

What is the revenue of SEMA ?

The revenue of SEMA in 2024 is 4.1 M€.

Is SEMA profitable?

Yes, SEMA generated a net profit of 451 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SEMA ?

The headquarters of SEMA is located in RUAUDIN (72230), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of SEMA ?

The tax return of SEMA 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 SEMA operate?

SEMA operates in the sector Installation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.