SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de colorants et de pigments. Based in CHAUNY (02300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 197.2 M€. 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 INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE (SIREN 875520017)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 197 220 853 € 129 104 530 € 191 065 310 € 68 335 894 € 78 786 871 € 81 938 538 € 83 427 623 € 66 477 435 €
Net income 17 736 445 € 4 727 546 € 8 398 104 € 3 611 101 € 4 377 492 € 3 772 513 € 3 713 048 € 5 253 209 €
EBITDA 30 495 715 € 7 330 947 € 12 777 527 € 5 704 907 € 6 376 277 € 5 058 997 € 6 166 638 € 6 128 245 €
Net margin 9.0% 3.7% 4.4% 5.3% 5.6% 4.6% 4.5% 7.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE achieves revenue of 197.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.6%. Vs 2023, growth of +53% (129.1 M€ -> 197.2 M€). After deducting consumption (172.6 M€), gross margin stands at 24.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 12%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30.5 M€, representing 15.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17.7 M€, i.e. 9.0% 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

197 220 853 €

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

24 627 553 €

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

30 495 715 €

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

27 668 291 €

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

17 736 445 €

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

15.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

14.777%

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

24.663%

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

9.568%

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

0.195

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

16.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.1
Q3: 19.68
Average +41 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMI... (14.78) 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
24.66% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 22.63%
Med: 64.8%
Q3: 77.65%
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMI... (24.7%) 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
0.2 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 1.58 years
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMI... (0.20) 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 131.97. 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 12.1x. 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

131.97

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

12.118

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
131.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 208.75
Med: 390.1
Q3: 530.05
Watch -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMI... (131.97) 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
12.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02x
Med: 3.44x
Q3: 11.94x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMI... (12.1x) 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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 120 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 111 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 91 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 153 days of revenue, i.e. 84.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.

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

84 043 694 €

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

9 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

120 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

91 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

153 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de colorants et de pigments

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE is estimated at 17 937 574 € (range 7 987 246€ - 51 792 024€). With an EBITDA of 30 495 715€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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 2024
74 tx
7987k€ 17937k€ 51792k€
17 937 574 € Range: 7 987 246€ - 51 792 024€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 495 715 € × 0.6x
Estimation 19 060 607 €
5 774 490€ - 43 954 355€
Revenue Multiple 30%
197 220 853 € × 0.11x
Estimation 21 663 575 €
14 137 326€ - 49 287 882€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 736 445 € × 0.5x
Estimation 9 540 992 €
4 294 019€ - 75 142 413€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE

What is the revenue of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE ?

The revenue of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE in 2024 is 197.2 M€.

Is SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE profitable?

Yes, SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE generated a net profit of 17.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE ?

The headquarters of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE is located in CHAUNY (02300), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE ?

The tax return of SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE 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 INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE operate?

SOC INDUSTRIELLE ET CHIMIQUE DE L AISNE operates in the sector Fabrication de colorants et de pigments (NAF code 20.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.