SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS is a French company founded 61 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de maisons individuelles. Based in SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE (06570), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 166 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS (SIREN 658700216)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 165 996 € 159 700 €
Net income 35 358 € 34 476 €
EBITDA 22 196 € 16 484 €
Net margin 21.3% 21.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS achieves revenue of 166 k€. Vs 2016: +4%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 166 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 22 k€, representing 13.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.0 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 35 k€, i.e. 21.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

165 996 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

165 996 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

22 196 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

42 038 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

35 358 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.584%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

62.272%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

9.439%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.996

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

27.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.58 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.02
Med: 7.7
Q3: 43.05
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONS... (6.58) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
62.27% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 4.15%
Med: 22.26%
Q3: 44.45%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONS... (62.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.0 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.62 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONS... (1.00) 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 107.44. 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 4.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

107.44

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

4.722

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
107.44 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 118.11
Med: 160.07
Q3: 245.17
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONS... (107.44) 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
4.72x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.68x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONS... (4.7x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-208 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-96 087 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-208 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS

Positioning of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de maisons individuelles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 31 393€ to 117 675€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
31k€ 69k€ 117k€
69 877 € Range: 31 393€ - 117 675€
NAF 5 année 2017
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS

What is the revenue of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The revenue of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS in 2017 is 166 k€.

Is SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS is located in SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE (06570), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The tax return of SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS 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 FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS operate?

SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE CONSTRUCTIONS operates in the sector Construction de maisons individuelles (NAF code 41.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.