SIGNAL SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SIGNAL SARL is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de peinture et vitrerie. Based in TOULON (83000), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 192 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 - SIGNAL SARL (SIREN 410692727)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 192 311 € 162 668 € 169 362 € 157 548 €
Net income 20 104 € 20 693 € 19 521 € 37 010 €
EBITDA 22 181 € 26 533 € 24 326 € 27 698 €
Net margin 10.5% 12.7% 11.5% 23.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SIGNAL SARL achieves revenue of 192 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2022, growth of +18% (163 k€ -> 192 k€). After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 171 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 22 k€, representing 11.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+18%), EBITDA varies by -16%, reducing margin by 4.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 20 k€, i.e. 10.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

192 311 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

171 023 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

22 181 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

23 821 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 104 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

11.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.8% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.488%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

1.341%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

13.759%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.091

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

29.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SIGNAL SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.49 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 11.65
Q3: 45.83
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SIGNAL SARL (1.49) 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
1.34% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 3.7%
Med: 28.85%
Q3: 52.33%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SIGNAL SARL (1.3%) 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
0.09 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.82 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SIGNAL SARL (0.09) 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 1083.09. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

1083.089

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.271

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1083.09 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 142.9
Med: 206.2
Q3: 314.78
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SIGNAL SARL (1083.09) 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
0.27x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.37x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SIGNAL SARL (0.3x) 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: 41 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2023, WCR increased by +138%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

15 539 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

41 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

8 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SIGNAL SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de peinture et vitrerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 88 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SIGNAL SARL is estimated at 52 539 € (range 18 122€ - 93 387€). With an EBITDA of 22 181€, the sector multiple of 2.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2023
88 tx
18k€ 52k€ 93k€
52 539 € Range: 18 122€ - 93 387€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
22 181 € × 2.7x
Estimation 60 203 €
18 226€ - 104 195€
Revenue Multiple 30%
192 311 € × 0.18x
Estimation 34 936 €
16 075€ - 61 734€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 104 € × 3.0x
Estimation 59 788 €
20 938€ - 113 848€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 88 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 SIGNAL SARL

What is the revenue of SIGNAL SARL ?

The revenue of SIGNAL SARL in 2023 is 192 k€.

Is SIGNAL SARL profitable?

Yes, SIGNAL SARL generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SIGNAL SARL ?

The headquarters of SIGNAL SARL is located in TOULON (83000), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of SIGNAL SARL ?

The tax return of SIGNAL SARL 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 SIGNAL SARL operate?

SIGNAL SARL operates in the sector Travaux de peinture et vitrerie (NAF code 43.34Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.