SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in MONT-DE-MARSAN (40000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 909 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (SIREN 421585761)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 909 354 € 1 085 245 € 1 123 556 € 1 059 812 € 798 471 € 1 028 055 € 1 175 532 € 1 218 683 € 1 569 081 €
Net income 3 217 € 15 420 € 14 694 € 36 064 € -40 994 € -11 637 € 9 908 € -271 665 € 4 494 €
EBITDA 7 844 € 44 276 € 45 531 € 92 562 € 7 180 € -27 848 € 71 655 € -267 585 € -193 533 €
Net margin 0.4% 1.4% 1.3% 3.4% -5.1% -1.1% 0.8% -22.3% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST achieves revenue of 909 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -6.6%). Significant drop of -16% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 905 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-16%), EBITDA varies by -82%, reducing margin by 3.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

909 354 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

905 385 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

7 844 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 182 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 217 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 171%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

171.132%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

14.07%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

2.178%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

6.284

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

18.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
171.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (171.13) 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
14.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (14.1%) 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
6.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (6.28) 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 128.86. 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 135.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

128.857

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

135.084

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
128.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (128.86) 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
135.08x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST (135.1x) 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: 255 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 309 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 54 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 281 days of revenue, i.e. 709 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

708 541 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

255 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

309 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

281 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 27 020€ to 215 637€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
27k€ 130k€ 215k€
130 991 € Range: 27 020€ - 215 637€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST

What is the revenue of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST ?

The revenue of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST in 2024 is 909 k€.

Is SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST profitable?

Yes, SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST ?

The headquarters of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST is located in MONT-DE-MARSAN (40000), in the department Landes.

Where to find the tax return of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST ?

The tax return of SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST 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 SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST operate?

SOC D'EXPERTISE DU SUD OUEST operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.