SOCODEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCODEN is a French company founded 61 years ago, specialized in the sector Autre distribution de crédit. Based in PARIS (75017), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 520 k€. 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 - SOCODEN (SIREN 652035783)
Indicator 2021 2016
Revenue 520 454 € 355 981 €
Net income 159 887 € 114 733 €
EBITDA 374 128 € 289 350 €
Net margin 30.7% 32.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SOCODEN achieves revenue of 520 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +46% (356 k€ -> 520 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 520 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 374 k€, representing 71.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+46%), EBITDA varies by +29%, reducing margin by 9.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 160 k€, i.e. 30.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

520 454 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

520 454 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

374 128 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

128 459 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

159 887 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

71.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 85%. 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 61.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 25.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

17.807%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

84.829%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

25.024%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

61.482

Solvency indicators evolution
SOCODEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.81 2021
2016
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.57
Q3: 95.24
Average +27 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SOCODEN (17.81) 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
84.83% 2021
2016
2021
Q1: 10.06%
Med: 40.6%
Q3: 71.59%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SOCODEN (84.8%) 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
61.48 years 2021
2016
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Watch +53 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SOCODEN (61.48) 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 48159.11. 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 162.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

48159.11

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

162.172

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCODEN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
48159.11 2021
2016
2021
Q1: 134.81
Med: 295.18
Q3: 615.54
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SOCODEN (48159.11) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
162.17x 2021
2016
2021
Q1: -1.74x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.18x
Excellent -16 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of SOCODEN (162.2x) 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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Overall, WCR represents 1097 days of revenue, i.e. 1.6 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 586 182 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

54 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

1097 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCODEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Autre distribution de crédit

Valuation estimate

Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCODEN is estimated at 95 615 € (range 71 839€ - 680 046€). With an EBITDA of 374 128€, the sector multiple of 0.3x 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
135 transactions
71k€ 95k€ 680k€
95 615 € Range: 71 839€ - 680 046€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
374 128 € × 0.3x
Estimation 130 707 €
90 471€ - 989 557€
Revenue Multiple 30%
520 454 € × 0.11x
Estimation 59 360 €
49 194€ - 118 894€
Net Income Multiple 20%
159 887 € × 0.4x
Estimation 62 271 €
59 227€ - 747 999€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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 SOCODEN

What is the revenue of SOCODEN ?

The revenue of SOCODEN in 2021 is 520 k€.

Is SOCODEN profitable?

Yes, SOCODEN generated a net profit of 160 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SOCODEN ?

The headquarters of SOCODEN is located in PARIS (75017), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SOCODEN ?

The tax return of SOCODEN 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 SOCODEN operate?

SOCODEN operates in the sector Autre distribution de crédit (NAF code 64.92Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.