SERFA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SERFA is a French company founded 43 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie. Based in CHOISY-LE-ROI (94600), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.2 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 - SERFA (SIREN 325921278)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 177 589 € 6 689 239 € 6 493 815 € 6 057 805 € 5 020 669 € 5 522 240 € 6 012 211 € 7 488 841 € 8 211 505 €
Net income 242 067 € 134 110 € 128 935 € 553 291 € -1 146 369 € 13 853 € 28 576 € 12 843 € 186 890 €
EBITDA 303 685 € 172 057 € 197 552 € -4 639 € -331 970 € 25 859 € -124 611 € 326 837 € 190 017 €
Net margin 3.4% 2.0% 2.0% 9.1% -22.8% 0.3% 0.5% 0.2% 2.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SERFA achieves revenue of 7.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.7%). Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (1.9 M€), gross margin stands at 5.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 304 k€, representing 4.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 242 k€, i.e. 3.4% 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

7 177 589 €

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

5 299 688 €

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

303 685 €

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

256 538 €

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

242 067 €

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

4.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 86%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.0% 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

86.268%

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

19.356%

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

4.016%

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

2.676

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

19.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
SERFA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
86.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.86
Med: 18.7
Q3: 47.26
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SERFA (86.27) 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
19.36% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 22.22%
Med: 43.8%
Q3: 59.91%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SERFA (19.4%) 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
2.68 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.34 years
Q3: 1.4 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SERFA (2.68) 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 193.49. 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 8.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

193.493

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

8.401

Liquidity indicators evolution
SERFA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
193.49 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 164.13
Med: 228.07
Q3: 326.05
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SERFA (193.49) 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
8.4x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.52x
Q3: 3.51x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SERFA (8.4x) 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: 77 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 49 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 905 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +148%, requiring additional financing.

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

905 022 €

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

77 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

70 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

49 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

45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SERFA

Positioning of SERFA in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 51 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SERFA is estimated at 708 179 € (range 356 131€ - 1 055 850€). With an EBITDA of 303 685€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2024
51 tx
356k€ 708k€ 1055k€
708 179 € Range: 356 131€ - 1 055 850€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
303 685 € × 1.6x
Estimation 471 082 €
260 590€ - 633 557€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 177 589 € × 0.14x
Estimation 1 027 304 €
535 996€ - 1 213 679€
Net Income Multiple 20%
242 067 € × 3.4x
Estimation 822 238 €
325 189€ - 1 874 841€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 51 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 SERFA

What is the revenue of SERFA ?

The revenue of SERFA in 2024 is 7.2 M€.

Is SERFA profitable?

Yes, SERFA generated a net profit of 242 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SERFA ?

The headquarters of SERFA is located in CHOISY-LE-ROI (94600), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of SERFA ?

The tax return of SERFA 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 SERFA operate?

SERFA operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie (NAF code 43.32B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.