SENTINELO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SENTINELO is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 732 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 - SENTINELO (SIREN 522612225)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 732 361 € 723 195 € 424 936 €
Net income 124 732 € 86 839 € -205 391 €
EBITDA 174 876 € 121 417 € -265 478 €
Net margin 17.0% 12.0% -48.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SENTINELO achieves revenue of 732 k€. Over the period 2018-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +31.3%. Vs 2019: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 732 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 175 k€, representing 23.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 125 k€, i.e. 17.0% 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

732 361 €

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

732 361 €

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

174 876 €

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

127 296 €

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

124 732 €

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

23.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.5% 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 (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

79.483%

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

36.164%

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

23.528%

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

0.968

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

35.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SENTINELO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.48 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.09
Q3: 60.35
Average +53 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SENTINELO (79.48) 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
36.16% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 2.85%
Med: 31.41%
Q3: 60.44%
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SENTINELO (36.2%) 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
0.97 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SENTINELO (0.97) 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 258.29. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 3.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

258.291

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

3.673

Liquidity indicators evolution
SENTINELO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
258.29 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 132.33
Med: 240.27
Q3: 433.52
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SENTINELO (258.29) 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
3.67x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.18x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SENTINELO (3.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 88 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 72 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2020, WCR increased by +384%, requiring additional financing.

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

71 874 €

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

88 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

73 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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SENTINELO

Positioning of SENTINELO in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SENTINELO is estimated at 307 809 € (range 141 405€ - 829 113€). With an EBITDA of 174 876€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
120 transactions
141k€ 307k€ 829k€
307 809 € Range: 141 405€ - 829 113€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
174 876 € × 2.2x
Estimation 388 876 €
168 743€ - 1 069 746€
Revenue Multiple 30%
732 361 € × 0.27x
Estimation 198 915 €
112 444€ - 486 481€
Net Income Multiple 20%
124 732 € × 2.2x
Estimation 268 481 €
116 505€ - 741 480€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 SENTINELO

What is the revenue of SENTINELO ?

The revenue of SENTINELO in 2020 is 732 k€.

Is SENTINELO profitable?

Yes, SENTINELO generated a net profit of 125 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SENTINELO ?

The headquarters of SENTINELO is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SENTINELO ?

The tax return of SENTINELO 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 SENTINELO operate?

SENTINELO operates in the sector Programmation informatique (NAF code 62.01Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.