SEPPA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEPPA is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in FLOIRAC (33270), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.8 M€. 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 - SEPPA (SIREN 434804720)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 819 410 € 2 620 654 € 3 297 489 € 3 239 805 € 3 341 387 € 2 712 714 €
Net income 119 305 € 8 850 € 186 118 € 153 731 € 99 822 € 80 724 €
EBITDA 152 636 € 41 825 € 254 874 € 184 039 € 156 505 € 123 326 €
Net margin 4.2% 0.3% 5.6% 4.7% 3.0% 3.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SEPPA achieves revenue of 2.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +0.8%). Vs 2020: +8%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.8 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 153 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 119 k€, i.e. 4.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 819 410 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 819 410 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

152 636 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

150 179 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

119 305 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 26%. 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 52%. 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 2.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

26.053%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

52.422%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

4.943%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

2.627

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

44.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SEPPA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.05 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.36
Q3: 54.01
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SEPPA (26.05) 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
52.42% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 5.56%
Med: 32.86%
Q3: 62.33%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SEPPA (52.4%) 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
2.63 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.67 years
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SEPPA (2.63) 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 289.08. 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 6.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

289.082

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

6.873

Liquidity indicators evolution
SEPPA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
289.08 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 141.25
Med: 246.85
Q3: 433.77
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SEPPA (289.08) 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
6.87x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.28x
Excellent +23 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of SEPPA (6.9x) 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: 163 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. The gap of 95 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 142 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 110 312 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

163 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

68 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

142 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SEPPA

Positioning of SEPPA in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 262 386€ to 1 036 678€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
262k€ 664k€ 1036k€
664 356 € Range: 262 386€ - 1 036 678€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 SEPPA

What is the revenue of SEPPA ?

The revenue of SEPPA in 2021 is 2.8 M€.

Is SEPPA profitable?

Yes, SEPPA generated a net profit of 119 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SEPPA ?

The headquarters of SEPPA is located in FLOIRAC (33270), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of SEPPA ?

The tax return of SEPPA 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 SEPPA operate?

SEPPA operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.