SEREAD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SEREAD is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in VILLEPREUX (78450), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 120 k€. 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 - SEREAD (SIREN 819483710)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 120 000 € 120 000 € 120 000 €
Net income 150 911 € 119 681 € 94 479 €
EBITDA -55 391 € -32 893 € -59 080 €
Net margin 125.8% 99.7% 78.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SEREAD achieves revenue of 120 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: 0.0%). Slight decline of 0% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 120 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -55 k€, representing -46.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -68%, reducing margin by 18.7 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 151 k€, i.e. 125.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

120 000 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

120 000 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-55 391 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-55 471 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

150 911 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-46.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 62%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 125.8% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.304%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

61.615%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

125.825%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.141

Solvency indicators evolution
SEREAD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.3 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.28
Q3: 57.62
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SEREAD (27.30) 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
61.62% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.67%
Med: 33.2%
Q3: 66.8%
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SEREAD (61.6%) 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
1.14 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.23 years
Average

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SEREAD (1.14) 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 82.27. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

82.272

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-6.339

Liquidity indicators evolution
SEREAD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
82.27 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 117.17
Med: 210.05
Q3: 493.05
Watch -15 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SEREAD (82.27) 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
-6.34x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.76x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of SEREAD (-6.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 318 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 318 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-698 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-4364%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-232 546 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

318 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-698 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SEREAD

Positioning of SEREAD in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SEREAD is estimated at 225 796 € (range 72 692€ - 637 740€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2022
131 transactions
72k€ 225k€ 637k€
225 796 € Range: 72 692€ - 637 740€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
120 000 € × 0.36x
Estimation 42 794 €
21 373€ - 80 888€
Net Income Multiple 20%
150 911 € × 3.3x
Estimation 500 302 €
149 670€ - 1 473 021€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 SEREAD

What is the revenue of SEREAD ?

The revenue of SEREAD in 2022 is 120 k€.

Is SEREAD profitable?

Yes, SEREAD generated a net profit of 151 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SEREAD ?

The headquarters of SEREAD is located in VILLEPREUX (78450), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of SEREAD ?

The tax return of SEREAD 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 SEREAD operate?

SEREAD operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.