SIMR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SIMR is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in PARIS (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 3.6 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 - SIMR (SIREN 434008033)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 568 639 € 5 947 491 € 5 450 435 € 5 349 749 € 6 033 751 €
Net income -49 179 € -62 301 € -1 533 863 € -376 402 € -12 778 €
EBITDA 120 365 € 22 337 € -15 754 € -97 409 € -38 754 €
Net margin -1.4% -1.0% -28.1% -7.0% -0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SIMR achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -10.0%). Significant drop of -40% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.6 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 120 k€, representing 3.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -49 k€ (-1.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 568 639 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 568 639 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

120 365 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

110 366 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-49 179 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -67%. 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 -33%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-66.568%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

-32.656%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-7.304%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-2.309

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

2.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
SIMR

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-66.57 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.28
Q3: 51.48
Excellent -19 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SIMR (-66.57) 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
-32.66% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 8.76%
Med: 34.37%
Q3: 60.37%
Watch

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SIMR (-32.7%) 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
-2.31 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.28 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SIMR (-2.31) 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 93.19. 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 (2021) ?
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

93.187

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

5.545

Liquidity indicators evolution
SIMR

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
93.19 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 134.87
Med: 229.76
Q3: 387.59
Watch

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SIMR (93.19) 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
5.54x 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.59x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of SIMR (5.5x) 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: 112 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 40 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-23 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-114%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-231 319 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

112 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

40 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SIMR in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SIMR is estimated at 497 096 € (range 195 644€ - 971 960€). With an EBITDA of 120 365€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
107 transactions
195k€ 497k€ 971k€
497 096 € Range: 195 644€ - 971 960€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
120 365 € × 2.6x
Estimation 311 584 €
113 840€ - 713 788€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 568 639 € × 0.23x
Estimation 806 283 €
331 987€ - 1 402 248€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 SIMR

What is the revenue of SIMR ?

The revenue of SIMR in 2021 is 3.6 M€.

Is SIMR profitable?

SIMR recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SIMR ?

The headquarters of SIMR is located in PARIS (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SIMR ?

The tax return of SIMR 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 SIMR operate?

SIMR operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.