SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Programmation informatique. Based in COLOMBES (92700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 33.8 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 - SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (SIREN 450249677)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 33 829 741 € 30 768 739 € 41 170 028 € 43 245 542 € 27 659 412 € 33 872 670 € 43 022 546 € 41 293 650 €
Net income 57 865 386 € -26 641 178 € -19 511 546 € -29 324 587 € -27 493 723 € -28 367 414 € -19 293 844 € -17 630 140 €
EBITDA -22 320 047 € 10 367 459 € -15 124 331 € -19 620 921 € -20 864 755 € -21 694 915 € -16 499 696 € -14 051 966 €
Net margin 171.0% -86.6% -47.4% -67.8% -99.4% -83.7% -44.8% -42.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS achieves revenue of 33.8 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.5%). Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (9.7 M€), gross margin stands at 24.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -22.3 M€, representing -66.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -315%, reducing margin by 99.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 57.9 M€, i.e. 171.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

33 829 741 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

24 137 760 €

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

-22 320 047 €

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

-79 457 009 €

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

57 865 386 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-62.7%

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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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

3.595%

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

54.719%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-78.664%

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

-0.068

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

6.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.6 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.36
Q3: 42.51
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (3.60) 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
54.72% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.88%
Med: 34.74%
Q3: 63.98%
Good +42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (54.7%) 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
-0.07 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.39 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (-0.07) 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 281.29. 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

281.285

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

-49.201

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
281.29 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 132.21
Med: 250.32
Q3: 499.26
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (281.29) 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
-49.2x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.47x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS (-49.2x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 59 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-52 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-122%), freeing up cash.

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

-4 892 457 €

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

52 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

35 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

59 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-52 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Programmation informatique

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS is estimated at 55 334 374 € (range 24 735 942€ - 151 077 497€). 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 2024
120 transactions
24735k€ 55334k€ 151077k€
55 334 374 € Range: 24 735 942€ - 151 077 497€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
33 829 741 € × 0.27x
Estimation 9 188 427 €
5 194 095€ - 22 471 887€
Net Income Multiple 20%
57 865 386 € × 2.2x
Estimation 124 553 297 €
54 048 713€ - 343 985 912€

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 SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS

What is the revenue of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS ?

The revenue of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS in 2024 is 33.8 M€.

Is SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS profitable?

Yes, SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS generated a net profit of 57.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS ?

The headquarters of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS is located in COLOMBES (92700), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS ?

The tax return of SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS 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 SEQUANS COMMUNICATIONS operate?

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