SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in SAINTE-GEMME-LA-PLAINE (85400), this company of category ETI shows in 2020 a revenue of 9.8 M€. 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 - SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (SIREN 410906671)
Indicator 2020 2015
Revenue 9 848 662 € 6 258 010 €
Net income -9 716 817 € -50 760 €
EBITDA 62 046 € 67 776 €
Net margin -98.7% -0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE achieves revenue of 9.8 M€. Vs 2015, growth of +57% (6.3 M€ -> 9.8 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 9.8 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 62 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -9.7 M€ (-98.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

9 848 662 €

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

9 848 662 €

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

62 046 €

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

62 050 €

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

-9 716 817 €

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

0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 50%. 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 79.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.8% 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

22.493%

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

49.602%

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

0.763%

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

79.892

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.49 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.56
Q3: 57.97
Average +33 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (22.49) 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
49.6% 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 5.51%
Med: 38.11%
Q3: 73.12%
Good -11 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (49.6%) 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
79.89 years 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.94 years
Watch +50 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (79.89) 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 55.07. 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 15846.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

55.067

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

15846.183

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
55.07 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 139.95
Med: 286.59
Q3: 705.54
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (55.07) 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
15846.18x 2020
2015
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.11x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE (15846.2x) 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: 97 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 93 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-504 days): operations structurally generate 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

-13 779 066 €

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

97 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

93 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

0 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

-504 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE is estimated at 1 852 099 € (range 849 404€ - 2 286 541€). With an EBITDA of 62 046€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.45x (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
53 tx
849k€ 1852k€ 2286k€
1 852 099 € Range: 849 404€ - 2 286 541€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
62 046 € × 4.6x
Estimation 282 893 €
172 688€ - 456 770€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 848 662 € × 0.45x
Estimation 4 467 445 €
1 977 266€ - 5 336 161€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE

What is the revenue of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE ?

The revenue of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE in 2020 is 9.8 M€.

Is SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE profitable?

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE ?

The headquarters of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE is located in SAINTE-GEMME-LA-PLAINE (85400), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE ?

The tax return of SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE 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 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE operate?

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE EUROPE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.