SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications. Based in GOUZON (23230), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.2 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 - SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC (SIREN 347666257)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 215 567 € 7 324 652 € 7 693 085 € 5 617 111 € 5 434 814 € 6 326 413 € 5 507 984 € 5 186 764 € 5 181 357 €
Net income 463 892 € 330 583 € 420 352 € 331 664 € -14 078 € 363 791 € 284 822 € 160 625 € 315 387 €
EBITDA 529 946 € 644 579 € 510 018 € 315 135 € 453 487 € 568 117 € 504 324 € 342 676 € 495 039 €
Net margin 6.4% 4.5% 5.5% 5.9% -0.3% 5.8% 5.2% 3.1% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC achieves revenue of 7.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (21 k€), gross margin stands at 7.2 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 530 k€, representing 7.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 464 k€, i.e. 6.4% 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

7 215 567 €

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

7 194 290 €

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

529 946 €

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

522 632 €

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

463 892 €

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

7.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 6.1% 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

0.025%

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

11.488%

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

6.078%

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

0.0

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

15.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 10.59
Q3: 57.34
Excellent -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, ... (0.03) 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
11.49% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.37%
Med: 24.02%
Q3: 46.92%
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, ... (11.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.19 years
Excellent -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, ... (0.00) 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 193.07. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

193.073

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
193.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.08
Med: 203.1
Q3: 276.81
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, ... (193.07) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.16x
Q3: 4.32x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, ... (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 186 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The gap of 157 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-43 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-227%), freeing up cash.

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

-852 880 €

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

186 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

29 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

-43 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 105 052€ to 324 906€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
105k€ 239k€ 324k€
239 061 € Range: 105 052€ - 324 906€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC

What is the revenue of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC ?

The revenue of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC in 2024 is 7.2 M€.

Is SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC generated a net profit of 464 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC is located in GOUZON (23230), in the department Creuse.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC ?

The tax return of SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC 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 SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC operate?

SOCIETE DE CONSTRUCTION, DE CANALISATIONS ET DE LIGNES ELECTRIQUES - SOCALEC operates in the sector Construction de réseaux électriques et de télécommunications (NAF code 42.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.