SIGN'HORIZON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SIGN'HORIZON is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes. Based in NOUVION-LE-COMTE (02800), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 572 k€. 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 - SIGN'HORIZON (SIREN 793856162)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 571 506 € 416 320 € 290 494 € 319 230 € 301 786 €
Net income 20 953 € 5 043 € -4 884 € 26 853 € 30 576 €
EBITDA 27 097 € -25 743 € -43 607 € 319 € 24 102 €
Net margin 3.7% 1.2% -1.7% 8.4% 10.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SIGN'HORIZON achieves revenue of 572 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.3%. Vs 2019, growth of +37% (416 k€ -> 572 k€). After deducting consumption (153 k€), gross margin stands at 418 k€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 27 k€, representing 4.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 3.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

571 506 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

418 105 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

27 097 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

27 310 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 953 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 25%. 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 43%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

25.205%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

43.021%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

3.635%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.802

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

54.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
SIGN'HORIZON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
25.2 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.68
Med: 28.88
Q3: 87.04
Good -28 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SIGN'HORIZON (25.20) 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
43.02% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 15.13%
Med: 31.17%
Q3: 50.4%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SIGN'HORIZON (43.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.8 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.28 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Average +32 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SIGN'HORIZON (0.80) 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 176.95. 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 2.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

176.95

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

2.594

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
176.95 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 143.75
Med: 190.23
Q3: 278.22
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SIGN'HORIZON (176.95) 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
2.59x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.06x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 2.5x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SIGN'HORIZON (2.6x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 35 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-34%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

34 553 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

39 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

9 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SIGN'HORIZON

Positioning of SIGN'HORIZON in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de routes et autoroutes

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SIGN'HORIZON is estimated at 32 054 € (range 19 734€ - 86 251€). With an EBITDA of 27 097€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2020
67 tx
19k€ 32k€ 86k€
32 054 € Range: 19 734€ - 86 251€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
27 097 € × 0.6x
Estimation 15 261 €
7 441€ - 69 859€
Revenue Multiple 30%
571 506 € × 0.13x
Estimation 77 075 €
51 226€ - 146 940€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 953 € × 0.3x
Estimation 6 508 €
3 231€ - 36 198€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 SIGN'HORIZON

What is the revenue of SIGN'HORIZON ?

The revenue of SIGN'HORIZON in 2020 is 572 k€.

Is SIGN'HORIZON profitable?

Yes, SIGN'HORIZON generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SIGN'HORIZON ?

The headquarters of SIGN'HORIZON is located in NOUVION-LE-COMTE (02800), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of SIGN'HORIZON ?

The tax return of SIGN'HORIZON 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 SIGN'HORIZON operate?

SIGN'HORIZON operates in the sector Construction de routes et autoroutes (NAF code 42.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.