SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS (75013), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 444 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 - SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (SIREN 672040813)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue N/C 444 481 € 300 € 55 940 € 30 622 € 262 471 € 41 217 € 3 932 005 € 2 541 778 €
Net income 690 561 € 914 421 € 567 575 € 208 701 € 363 519 € 325 816 € 208 355 € 534 328 € 54 969 €
EBITDA -41 443 € 406 468 € -55 018 € -28 183 € -95 842 € -204 968 € -472 894 € 276 801 € -338 698 €
Net margin N/C 205.7% 189191.7% 373.1% 1187.1% 124.1% 505.5% 13.6% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES generates positive net income of 691 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2016-2024: 55 k€ -> 691 k€.

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

-41 443 €

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

-23 302 €

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

690 561 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 87%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability.

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

0.02%

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

87.419%

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

0.005

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (0.02) 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
87.42% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (87.4%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (0.01) 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 756.75. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

756.748

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

-0.557

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
756.75 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (756.75) 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
-0.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES (-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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 178 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 178 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

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

0 €

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

0 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

178 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES is estimated at 4 782 485 € (range 1 805 762€ - 11 971 915€). 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
69 tx
1805k€ 4782k€ 11971k€
4 782 485 € Range: 1 805 762€ - 11 971 915€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
690 561 € × 6.9x = 4 782 485 €
Range: 1 805 762€ - 11 971 916€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES

What is the revenue of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES ?

The revenue of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES in 2023 is 444 k€.

Is SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES profitable?

Yes, SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES generated a net profit of 691 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES ?

The headquarters of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES is located in PARIS (75013), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES ?

The tax return of SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES 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 SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES operate?

SEMAPHORES ENTREPRISES operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.