SOCOFLEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCOFLEC is a French company founded 47 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in LA FLECHE (72200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 86.2 M€. 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 - SOCOFLEC (SIREN 315348169)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 86 213 694 € 85 747 201 € 80 552 645 € 74 908 896 € 71 030 625 € 75 430 333 € 74 872 245 € 72 806 872 € 72 039 001 €
Net income 3 342 070 € 2 322 900 € 2 140 581 € 2 001 721 € 2 078 974 € 1 885 187 € 1 386 304 € 2 138 289 € 2 105 415 €
EBITDA 5 560 421 € 3 952 077 € 3 521 282 € 4 010 513 € 4 143 028 € 4 011 838 € 3 798 852 € 4 170 398 € 4 712 229 €
Net margin 3.9% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.9% 2.5% 1.9% 2.9% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCOFLEC achieves revenue of 86.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.3%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (65.7 M€), gross margin stands at 20.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.6 M€, representing 6.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.3 M€, i.e. 3.9% 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

86 213 694 €

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

20 512 637 €

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

5 560 421 €

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

5 061 113 €

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

3 342 070 €

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

6.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 43%. 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 4.5% 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

33.956%

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

43.164%

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

4.493%

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

1.005

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

21.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOCOFLEC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCOFLEC (33.96) 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
43.16% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCOFLEC (43.2%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCOFLEC (1.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 141.40. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

141.396

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

1.563

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
141.4 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCOFLEC (141.40) 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
1.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCOFLEC (1.6x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 29 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 6.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +31%, 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

6 114 275 €

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

1 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

34 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

29 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOCOFLEC

Positioning of SOCOFLEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOCOFLEC is estimated at 22 985 214 € (range 9 570 893€ - 47 713 088€). With an EBITDA of 5 560 421€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
9570k€ 22985k€ 47713k€
22 985 214 € Range: 9 570 893€ - 47 713 088€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 560 421 € × 4.7x
Estimation 26 289 302 €
9 162 121€ - 55 996 183€
Revenue Multiple 30%
86 213 694 € × 0.23x
Estimation 19 821 974 €
10 777 389€ - 36 404 026€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 342 070 € × 5.8x
Estimation 19 469 857 €
8 783 080€ - 43 968 947€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 SOCOFLEC

What is the revenue of SOCOFLEC ?

The revenue of SOCOFLEC in 2024 is 86.2 M€.

Is SOCOFLEC profitable?

Yes, SOCOFLEC generated a net profit of 3.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCOFLEC ?

The headquarters of SOCOFLEC is located in LA FLECHE (72200), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of SOCOFLEC ?

The tax return of SOCOFLEC 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 SOCOFLEC operate?

SOCOFLEC operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.