Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SA à conseil d'administrationSize: PMECreation date: 1956-01-01 (70 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce d'électricitéLocation: VESOUL (70000), Haute-Saone
SICAE EST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SICAE EST is a French company
founded 70 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce d'électricité.
Based in VESOUL (70000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 26.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, SICAE EST achieves revenue of 26.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +13% (23.7 M€ -> 26.8 M€). After deducting consumption (18.7 M€), gross margin stands at 8.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 30%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.6 M€, representing 13.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +15.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.6 M€, i.e. 17.3% 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
26 758 253 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
8 018 267 €
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
3 558 596 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
4 727 381 €
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
4 616 147 €
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
12.1%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 75%. 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 3.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 9.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.
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
13.281%
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
75.441%
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
9.592%
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
3.345
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
12.455
16.183
17.362
11.779
11.854
10.385
11.979
12.583
13.281
Financial autonomy
74.246
71.945
70.783
73.265
79.663
77.361
65.291
76.535
75.441
Repayment capacity
0.994
2.592
4.142
0.386
1.298
1.226
-0.555
-7.294
3.345
Cash flow / Revenue
22.67%
13.131%
8.774%
69.516%
23.882%
18.472%
-60.372%
-4.387%
9.592%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
13.282024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.82
Q3: 79.83
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of SICAE EST (13.28) 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
75.44%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 18.67%
Q3: 46.45%
Excellent+9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of SICAE EST (75.4%) 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
3.35 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.51 years
Watch+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of SICAE EST (3.35) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 355.71. 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 5.5x. 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
355.708
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
5.527
Liquidity indicators evolution SICAE EST
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
301.791
239.655
252.95
307.744
499.606
381.503
228.385
387.45
355.708
Interest coverage
2.708
4.231
7.408
1.919
2.6
0.943
-0.576
-53.529
5.527
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
355.712024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.51
Med: 153.55
Q3: 350.77
Excellent+14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SICAE EST (355.71) 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
5.53x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.17x
Q3: 7.06x
Good+44 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of SICAE EST (5.5x) 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: 107 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 86 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 79 days of revenue, i.e. 5.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +578%, 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
5 907 420 €
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
107 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
86 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
12 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
79 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SICAE EST
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
871 826 €
1 447 382 €
157 168 €
4 086 353 €
5 840 020 €
1 617 312 €
-11 548 464 €
3 934 080 €
5 907 420 €
Inventory turnover (days)
11
11
10
8
9
9
24
18
12
Customer payment term (days)
105
97
84
78
87
90
96
80
107
Supplier payment term (days)
63
67
54
65
82
60
46
71
86
Positioning of SICAE EST in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce d'électricité
Valuation estimate
Based on 93 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SICAE EST is estimated at
11 315 949 €
(range 1 631 360€ - 47 929 426€).
With an EBITDA of 3 558 596€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
93 tx
1631k€11315k€47929k€
11 315 949 €Range: 1 631 360€ - 47 929 426€
NAF 4 all-time
Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
3 558 596 €×2.3x
Estimation8 085 880 €
909 787€ - 27 271 908€
Revenue Multiple30%
26 758 253 €×0.59x
Estimation15 719 806 €
2 501 787€ - 81 620 369€
Net Income Multiple20%
4 616 147 €×2.8x
Estimation12 785 340 €
2 129 656€ - 49 036 810€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 93 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 (Commerce d'électricité)
Compare SICAE EST with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, SICAE EST generated a net profit of 4.6 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of SICAE EST ?
The headquarters of SICAE EST is located in VESOUL (70000), in the department Haute-Saone.
Where to find the tax return of SICAE EST ?
The tax return of SICAE EST 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 SICAE EST operate?
SICAE EST operates in the sector Commerce d'électricité (NAF code 35.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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