SLOOP COMMUNICATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SLOOP COMMUNICATION is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication. Based in NANTES (44000), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.4 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 - SLOOP COMMUNICATION (SIREN 444031181)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 357 521 € 1 640 058 € 2 144 940 € 1 354 836 € 1 005 701 €
Net income 84 900 € 42 883 € 134 797 € 62 139 € 88 532 €
EBITDA 161 108 € 72 930 € 208 085 € 79 264 € 99 202 €
Net margin 6.3% 2.6% 6.3% 4.6% 8.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SLOOP COMMUNICATION achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.8%. Significant drop of -17% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.4 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 161 k€, representing 11.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.4 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 85 k€, i.e. 6.3% 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

1 357 521 €

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

1 357 521 €

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

161 108 €

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

108 368 €

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

84 900 €

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

11.8%

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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 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

22.472%

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

9.118%

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

8.467%

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

0.87

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.47 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.89
Q3: 62.77
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SLOOP COMMUNICATION (22.47) 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
9.12% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 5.0%
Med: 31.98%
Q3: 61.59%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SLOOP COMMUNICATION (9.1%) 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
0.87 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.64 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SLOOP COMMUNICATION (0.87) 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.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 128 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 128 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-146 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1198%), 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

-551 778 €

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

0 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

128 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

-146 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SLOOP COMMUNICATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 187 554€ to 817 280€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
187k€ 504k€ 817k€
504 642 € Range: 187 554€ - 817 280€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 SLOOP COMMUNICATION

What is the revenue of SLOOP COMMUNICATION ?

The revenue of SLOOP COMMUNICATION in 2020 is 1.4 M€.

Is SLOOP COMMUNICATION profitable?

Yes, SLOOP COMMUNICATION generated a net profit of 85 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SLOOP COMMUNICATION ?

The headquarters of SLOOP COMMUNICATION is located in NANTES (44000), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of SLOOP COMMUNICATION ?

The tax return of SLOOP COMMUNICATION 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 SLOOP COMMUNICATION operate?

SLOOP COMMUNICATION operates in the sector Conseil en relations publiques et communication (NAF code 70.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.