SERCO SECURITY SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SERCO SECURITY SERVICES is a French company founded 5 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de sécurité privée . Based in SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY (01630), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.3 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 - SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (SIREN 895249506)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022
Revenue 12 317 705 € 9 825 078 € 220 202 €
Net income 215 123 € 25 715 € -283 087 €
EBITDA 272 739 € 200 514 € -280 621 €
Net margin 1.7% 0.3% -128.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SERCO SECURITY SERVICES achieves revenue of 12.3 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +647.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +25% (9.8 M€ -> 12.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 12.3 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 273 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 215 k€, i.e. 1.7% 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

12 317 705 €

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

12 317 705 €

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

272 739 €

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

164 463 €

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

215 123 €

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

2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -247%. 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 -1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

-247.022%

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

-1.287%

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

2.613%

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

0.247

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

66.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-247.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.49
Q3: 44.57
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (-247.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-1.29% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.76%
Med: 19.73%
Q3: 40.99%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (-1.3%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.36 years
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (0.25) 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 92.14. 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 4.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

92.142

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

4.618

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
92.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 102.63
Med: 133.39
Q3: 193.35
Watch -52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (92.14) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
4.62x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.63x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES (4.6x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 18 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-1 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-108%), 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

-33 011 €

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

24 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

18 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

0 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

-1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de sécurité privée

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 619 702€ to 2 613 374€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
619k€ 1398k€ 2613k€
1 398 853 € Range: 619 702€ - 2 613 374€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 SECURITY SERVICES

What is the revenue of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES ?

The revenue of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES in 2024 is 12.3 M€.

Is SERCO SECURITY SERVICES profitable?

Yes, SERCO SECURITY SERVICES generated a net profit of 215 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES ?

The headquarters of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES is located in SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY (01630), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES ?

The tax return of SERCO SECURITY SERVICES 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 SECURITY SERVICES operate?

SERCO SECURITY SERVICES operates in the sector Activités de sécurité privée (NAF code 80.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.