SFT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SFT is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 653 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - SFT (SIREN 480090323)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 653 038 € 645 600 € 752 908 €
Net income 668 366 € 670 395 € 836 292 €
EBITDA 612 067 € 589 175 € 679 025 €
Net margin 102.3% 103.8% 111.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SFT achieves revenue of 653 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2017 (CAGR: -6.9%). Vs 2016: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 653 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 612 k€, representing 93.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 668 k€, i.e. 102.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

653 038 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

653 038 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

612 067 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

614 418 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

668 366 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

93.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 91%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 102.3% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.699%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

91.003%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

102.347%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.155

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.7 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.74
Med: 27.18
Q3: 109.15
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of SFT (1.70) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
91.0% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 20.71%
Med: 51.8%
Q3: 80.67%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SFT (91.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.15 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 5.02 years
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SFT (0.15) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 8189.28. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

8189.276

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
8189.28 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 100.0
Med: 288.25
Q3: 1155.28
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SFT (8189.28) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: -30.47x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.91x
Good

In 2017, the interest coverage of SFT (0.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 165 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 5 days. The gap of 160 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 2718 days of revenue, i.e. 4.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2017, WCR increased by +51%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

4 929 549 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

165 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

5 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

2718 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SFT in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 112 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of SFT is estimated at 2 359 183 € (range 1 059 427€ - 4 505 570€). With an EBITDA of 612 067€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.55x (in line with sector norms). 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 2017
112 transactions
1059k€ 2359k€ 4505k€
2 359 183 € Range: 1 059 427€ - 4 505 570€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
612 067 € × 5.0x
Estimation 3 045 651 €
1 623 845€ - 5 027 244€
Revenue Multiple 30%
653 038 € × 0.55x
Estimation 360 307 €
101 430€ - 537 282€
Net Income Multiple 20%
668 366 € × 5.4x
Estimation 3 641 329 €
1 085 381€ - 9 153 818€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 112 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 SFT

What is the revenue of SFT ?

The revenue of SFT in 2017 is 653 k€.

Is SFT profitable?

Yes, SFT generated a net profit of 668 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SFT ?

The headquarters of SFT is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SFT ?

The tax return of SFT 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 SFT operate?

SFT operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.