SERAFIM DECORATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SERAFIM DECORATION is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de maisons individuelles. Based in ELANCOURT (78990), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 270 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 - SERAFIM DECORATION (SIREN 521847624)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 270 448 € 395 271 € 333 423 € 234 180 € 192 223 €
Net income -12 628 € 9 778 € 29 805 € 17 384 € 8 917 €
EBITDA 10 438 € 43 215 € 49 321 € 32 925 € 15 578 €
Net margin -4.7% 2.5% 8.9% 7.4% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SERAFIM DECORATION achieves revenue of 270 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.9%. Significant drop of -32% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (106 k€), gross margin stands at 164 k€, i.e. a rate of 61%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10 k€, representing 3.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-32%), EBITDA varies by -76%, reducing margin by 7.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -13 k€ (-4.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

270 448 €

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

164 186 €

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

10 438 €

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

-11 588 €

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

-12 628 €

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

3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 183%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 12.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 3.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

182.552%

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

51.163%

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

3.786%

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

12.508

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

40.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
182.55 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.03
Med: 15.56
Q3: 82.98
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of SERAFIM DECORATION (182.55) 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
51.16% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.78%
Med: 22.9%
Q3: 43.9%
Excellent +22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SERAFIM DECORATION (51.2%) 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
12.51 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.22 years
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SERAFIM DECORATION (12.51) 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 357.35. 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 8.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

357.351

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

8.182

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
357.35 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 124.75
Med: 179.44
Q3: 279.2
Excellent +48 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SERAFIM DECORATION (357.35) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
8.18x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.0x
Excellent +22 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SERAFIM DECORATION (8.2x) 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: 102 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The gap of 65 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 27 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 176 days of revenue, i.e. 132 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +5728%, 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

131 873 €

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

102 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

37 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

27 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

176 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SERAFIM DECORATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de maisons individuelles

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SERAFIM DECORATION is estimated at 34 959 € (range 16 735€ - 76 670€). With an EBITDA of 10 438€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
113 transactions
16k€ 34k€ 76k€
34 959 € Range: 16 735€ - 76 670€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 438 € × 3.6x
Estimation 38 080 €
14 350€ - 52 665€
Revenue Multiple 30%
270 448 € × 0.11x
Estimation 29 759 €
20 710€ - 116 680€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 SERAFIM DECORATION

What is the revenue of SERAFIM DECORATION ?

The revenue of SERAFIM DECORATION in 2020 is 270 k€.

Is SERAFIM DECORATION profitable?

SERAFIM DECORATION recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SERAFIM DECORATION ?

The headquarters of SERAFIM DECORATION is located in ELANCOURT (78990), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of SERAFIM DECORATION ?

The tax return of SERAFIM DECORATION 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 SERAFIM DECORATION operate?

SERAFIM DECORATION operates in the sector Construction de maisons individuelles (NAF code 41.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.