Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1982-11-24 (43 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerieLocation: CHOISY-LE-ROI (94600), Val-de-Marne
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.
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)
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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)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
5 299 688 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
256 538 €
Net income (2024)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
57.806
41.112
69.639
113.969
-1564.559
191.378
114.785
127.399
86.268
Financial autonomy
22.406
22.032
22.731
23.698
-1.998
10.516
14.379
15.939
19.356
Repayment capacity
3.429
2.811
6.369
9.717
-0.924
-3.105
3.919
4.693
2.676
Cash flow / Revenue
2.071%
1.994%
1.484%
1.099%
-23.52%
-4.787%
2.698%
2.648%
4.016%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
86.272024
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 years2024
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)
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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)
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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
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
0.0
144.176
151.174
152.41
155.197
211.726
209.532
216.529
193.493
Interest coverage
4.516
2.188
-8.768
31.277
-2.1
-1455.551
5.474
9.078
8.401
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
193.492024
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
8.4x2024
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-1 878 546 €
1 969 041 €
2 113 292 €
2 296 147 €
1 093 502 €
663 390 €
1 214 928 €
990 877 €
905 022 €
Inventory turnover (days)
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41
59
62
66
50
59
63
49
Customer payment term (days)
0
96
96
116
93
89
84
66
77
Supplier payment term (days)
77
111
113
106
117
82
81
71
70
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 value2024
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 Multiple50%
303 685 €×1.6x
Estimation471 082 €
260 590€ - 633 557€
Revenue Multiple30%
7 177 589 €×0.14x
Estimation1 027 304 €
535 996€ - 1 213 679€
Net Income Multiple20%
242 067 €×3.4x
Estimation822 238 €
325 189€ - 1 874 841€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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...).
Similar companies (Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie)
Compare SERFA with other companies in the same sector:
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.
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