SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in ARCUEIL (94110), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 23.3 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 - SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES (SIREN 403293103)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 23 342 800 € 20 668 301 € 17 173 304 € 17 746 909 € 13 183 392 € 16 286 352 € 15 925 429 € 15 386 881 € 15 977 998 €
Net income -1 068 147 € -236 686 € -483 830 € 100 395 € -2 302 009 € -1 049 045 € -478 123 € 984 994 € 707 848 €
EBITDA -578 457 € -16 894 € -286 007 € 769 299 € -2 153 729 € -523 607 € 29 060 € 1 000 740 € 847 481 €
Net margin -4.6% -1.1% -2.8% 0.6% -17.5% -6.4% -3.0% 6.4% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES achieves revenue of 23.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (20.7 M€ -> 23.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 23.3 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 -578 k€, representing -2.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -3324%, reducing margin by 2.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.1 M€ (-4.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

23 342 800 €

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

23 342 800 €

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

-578 457 €

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

-1 025 554 €

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

-1 068 147 €

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

-2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -98%. 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 -67%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-97.592%

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

-67.195%

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

-6.271%

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

-3.763

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

14.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-97.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFI... (-97.59) 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
-67.19% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFI... (-67.2%) 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
-3.76 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFI... (-3.76) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 115.05. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

115.053

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

-12.297

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
115.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFI... (115.05) 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
-12.3x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFI... (-12.3x) 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: 94 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 3.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +80%, 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

3 714 540 €

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

94 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

82 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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Positioning of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 2 087 365€ to 16 539 750€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2087k€ 10117k€ 16539k€
10 117 447 € Range: 2 087 365€ - 16 539 750€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES

What is the revenue of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES ?

The revenue of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES in 2024 is 23.3 M€.

Is SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES profitable?

SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES ?

The headquarters of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES is located in ARCUEIL (94110), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES ?

The tax return of SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION 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 SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES operate?

SGS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.