SEQENS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SEQENS is a French company
founded 23 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux.
Based in ECULLY (69130),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 53.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, SEQENS achieves revenue of 53.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +23.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +24% (43.2 M€ -> 53.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 53.7 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 4.9 M€, representing 9.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 119.5 M€, i.e. 222.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
53 691 000 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
53 691 000 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
4 884 000 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
6 579 000 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
119 528 000 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
9.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 73%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 221.7% 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 (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
4.428%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
72.836%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
221.732%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.28
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
463.09
222.741
180.638
188.458
201.172
211.113
1.515
4.964
4.428
Financial autonomy
13.422
26.422
29.957
28.498
26.522
24.645
69.877
64.546
72.836
Repayment capacity
-25.938
128.35
151.364
-38.995
-120.583
211.115
1.976
0.39
0.28
Cash flow / Revenue
-98.805%
42.883%
39.433%
-105.269%
-26.445%
12.163%
27.172%
186.439%
221.732%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
4.432024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Good+6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of SEQENS (4.43) 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
72.84%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of SEQENS (72.8%) 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
0.28 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Average-10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of SEQENS (0.28) 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 38.84. 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 1499.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
38.838
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1499.201
Liquidity indicators evolution SEQENS
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
83.588
114.415
106.241
76.768
86.885
74.074
80.025
50.922
38.838
Interest coverage
-89.723
-106.066
-247.605
-240.248
-265.832
-216.991
-1073.287
-15164.831
1499.201
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
38.842024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SEQENS (38.84) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Interest coverage
1499.2x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of SEQENS (1499.2x) 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: 103 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 75 days. The company must finance 28 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-1000 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-397%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-149 177 759 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
103 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
75 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
-1000 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SEQENS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-30 037 034 €
1 142 995 €
-31 051 €
-32 603 €
-46 860 998 €
-66 557 065 €
-77 257 010 €
-153 903 993 €
-149 177 759 €
Inventory turnover (days)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
62
78
101
30
15
92
148
338
103
Supplier payment term (days)
67
35
70
311
88
107
85
103
75
Positioning of SEQENS in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux
Valuation estimate
Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of SEQENS is estimated at
245 661 389 €
(range 83 057 988€ - 644 637 492€).
With an EBITDA of 4 884 000€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x
(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 value2024
103 transactions
83057k€245661k€644637k€
245 661 389 €Range: 83 057 988€ - 644 637 492€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
4 884 000 €×5.0x
Estimation24 572 937 €
4 230 062€ - 40 651 219€
Revenue Multiple30%
53 691 000 €×0.38x
Estimation20 274 690 €
9 663 518€ - 40 947 863€
Net Income Multiple20%
119 528 000 €×9.5x
Estimation1 136 462 570 €
390 219 510€ - 3 060 137 620€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 (Activités des sièges sociaux)
Compare SEQENS with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, SEQENS generated a net profit of 119.5 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of SEQENS ?
The headquarters of SEQENS is located in ECULLY (69130), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of SEQENS ?
The tax return of SEQENS 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 SEQENS operate?
SEQENS 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.
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