SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in GUYANCOURT (78280), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 323210161)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 096 247 € 1 111 335 € 699 975 € 1 588 634 € 1 780 823 € 2 310 649 € 2 124 867 € 3 003 120 € 6 532 041 €
Net income 2 905 786 € 2 631 205 € 834 219 € 1 843 849 € 8 862 651 € 8 362 446 € 1 254 483 € 2 318 534 € 5 897 076 €
EBITDA 127 499 € 276 164 € -56 585 € 33 794 € 1 756 245 € 28 697 € -376 819 € -1 675 719 € -892 443 €
Net margin 265.1% 236.8% 119.2% 116.1% 497.7% 361.9% 59.0% 77.2% 90.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -20.0%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.1 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 127 k€, representing 11.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -54%, reducing margin by 13.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.9 M€, i.e. 265.1% 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

1 096 247 €

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

1 096 247 €

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

127 499 €

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

127 470 €

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

2 905 786 €

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

11.6%

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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 89%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 269.2% 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

0.16%

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

88.571%

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

269.175%

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

0.019

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

1.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (0.16) 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
88.57% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (88.6%) 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
0.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (0.02) 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 118.36. 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 23.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

118.358

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

23.839

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
118.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (118.36) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
23.84x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL (23.8x) 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: 943 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 2468 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 1525 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 581 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-76%), 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

1 768 718 €

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

943 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

2468 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

581 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 168 598€ to 1 547 725€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
168k€ 605k€ 1547k€
605 462 € Range: 168 598€ - 1 547 725€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL profitable?

Yes, SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL generated a net profit of 2.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL is located in GUYANCOURT (78280), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL operate?

SOCOTEC INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.