SEMA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEMA is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in BRICQUEBEC-EN-COTENTIN (50260), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 31 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - SEMA (SIREN 790044986)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 31 200 € 73 500 € 114 183 € 97 563 € 176 000 € 129 682 € 135 835 € 139 341 € 138 110 €
Net income -33 956 € -167 663 € -43 169 € -61 368 € -2 084 € 125 106 € 107 160 € 127 170 € 140 122 €
EBITDA -9 288 € 289 € -51 908 € -21 525 € -3 514 € -16 326 € -3 862 € -8 700 € 8 073 €
Net margin -108.8% -228.1% -37.8% -62.9% -1.2% 96.5% 78.9% 91.3% 101.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SEMA achieves revenue of 31 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2023 (CAGR: -17.0%). Significant drop of -58% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 31 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 -9 k€, representing -29.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-58%), EBITDA varies by -3314%, reducing margin by 30.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -34 k€ (-108.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

31 200 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

31 200 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-9 288 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-14 950 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-33 956 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-29.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 86%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

86.197%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

44.456%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-90.801%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-12.512

Solvency indicators evolution
SEMA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
86.2 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.69
Q3: 101.54
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SEMA (86.20) 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
44.46% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.34%
Q3: 84.19%
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SEMA (44.5%) 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
-12.51 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SEMA (-12.51) 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 4.46. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

4.461

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-5.9

Liquidity indicators evolution
SEMA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4.46 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 110.3
Med: 414.17
Q3: 1926.34
Watch -12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SEMA (4.46) 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
-5.9x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -38.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of SEMA (-5.9x) 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: 132 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. The gap of 65 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-1715 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-208%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-148 611 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

132 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

67 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

-1715 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SEMA

Positioning of SEMA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SEMA is estimated at 16 335 € (range 6 682€ - 28 950€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (in line with sector norms). 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 2023
89 tx
6k€ 16k€ 28k€
16 335 € Range: 6 682€ - 28 950€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
31 200 € × 0.52x = 16 336 €
Range: 6 682€ - 28 951€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 2023 is 31 k€.

Is SEMA profitable?

SEMA recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SEMA ?

The headquarters of SEMA is located in BRICQUEBEC-EN-COTENTIN (50260), in the department Manche.

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 Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.