SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.7 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 - SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (SIREN 490984309)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 743 644 € 5 552 663 € 5 134 545 € 4 685 485 € 3 057 094 € 2 677 227 € 2 064 575 € 1 915 987 € 1 498 859 €
Net income 1 101 610 € 965 863 € 915 294 € 672 671 € 399 696 € 246 554 € 253 340 € -37 410 € 17 760 €
EBITDA 1 742 693 € 1 465 163 € 1 440 066 € 1 137 128 € 732 298 € 641 397 € 340 581 € 58 726 € 38 082 €
Net margin 16.3% 17.4% 17.8% 14.4% 13.1% 9.2% 12.3% -2.0% 1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE achieves revenue of 6.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.7%. Vs 2023, growth of +21% (5.6 M€ -> 6.7 M€). After deducting consumption (-6 k€), gross margin stands at 6.7 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 1.7 M€, representing 25.8% of 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 1.1 M€, i.e. 16.3% 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

6 743 644 €

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

6 749 852 €

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

1 742 693 €

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

1 329 662 €

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

1 101 610 €

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

25.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.9% 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 (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

2.388%

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

22.718%

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

15.921%

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

0.027

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
2.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (2.39) 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
22.72% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (22.7%) 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
0.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Average +26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (0.03) 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 255.29. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

255.291

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

0.179

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
255.29 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (255.29) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.18x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE (0.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 87 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 2.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +598%, 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

2 108 872 €

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

61 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

87 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

113 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE

Positioning of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 817 731€ to 6 893 513€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
817k€ 4025k€ 6893k€
4 025 387 € Range: 817 731€ - 6 893 513€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE

What is the revenue of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The revenue of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE in 2024 is 6.7 M€.

Is SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE profitable?

Yes, SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The tax return of SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE 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 SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE operate?

SOCOTEC CERTIFICATION FRANCE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.