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SERCO FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SERCO FRANCE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU (86170), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SERCO FRANCE (SIREN 341429983)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 1 475 989 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income -119 335 € -12 603 € 7 160 € -23 010 € 193 149 €
EBITDA 143 056 € -17 044 € -16 940 € -35 739 € N/C
Net margin -8.1% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SERCO FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 1.5 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 143 k€, representing 9.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -119 k€ (-8.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

1 475 989 €

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

1 470 790 €

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

143 056 €

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

397 663 €

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

-119 335 €

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

9.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 284%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

283.598%

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

25.455%

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

-25.335%

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

-25.777

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

87.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SERCO FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
283.6 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 15.19
Q3: 84.93
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of SERCO FRANCE (283.60) 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
25.45% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 21.52%
Med: 60.87%
Q3: 89.3%
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SERCO FRANCE (25.4%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-25.78 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 3.68 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SERCO FRANCE (-25.78) 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 126.69. 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 58.1x. 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

126.69

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

58.059

Liquidity indicators evolution
SERCO FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.69 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 108.17
Med: 446.13
Q3: 2343.75
Average -49 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SERCO FRANCE (126.69) 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
58.06x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -44.79x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +39 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of SERCO FRANCE (58.1x) 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: 355 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 233 days. The gap of 122 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 6668 days of revenue, i.e. 27.3 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

27 337 220 €

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

355 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

233 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

6668 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SERCO FRANCE

Positioning of SERCO FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of SERCO FRANCE is estimated at 725 929 € (range 373 410€ - 1 262 441€). With an EBITDA of 143 056€, the sector multiple of 5.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
98 tx
373k€ 725k€ 1262k€
725 929 € Range: 373 410€ - 1 262 441€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
143 056 € × 5.2x
Estimation 750 381 €
396 450€ - 1 157 222€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 475 989 € × 0.46x
Estimation 685 176 €
335 011€ - 1 437 808€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 SERCO FRANCE

What is the revenue of SERCO FRANCE ?

The revenue of SERCO FRANCE in 2021 is 1.5 M€.

Is SERCO FRANCE profitable?

SERCO FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SERCO FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SERCO FRANCE is located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU (86170), in the department Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of SERCO FRANCE ?

The tax return of SERCO FRANCE 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 SERCO FRANCE operate?

SERCO FRANCE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.