Employees: 22 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: ETICreation date: 1994-07-27 (31 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beautéLocation: LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), Hauts-de-Seine
SOFIBEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SOFIBEL is a French company
founded 31 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté.
Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 98.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, SOFIBEL achieves revenue of 98.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (39.1 M€), gross margin stands at 59.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 17.0 M€, representing 17.3% 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 11.6 M€, i.e. 11.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
98 068 313 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
59 013 369 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
16 987 183 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
15 932 623 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
11 572 342 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
17.3%
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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 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 11.2% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.026%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
59.963%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
11.245%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.047
0.039
0.039
0.037
0.036
0.035
0.032
0.032
0.026
Financial autonomy
62.643
54.765
52.428
51.024
49.046
53.5
58.764
55.032
59.963
Repayment capacity
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
6.707%
8.646%
10.992%
9.648%
9.395%
10.691%
11.693%
11.785%
11.245%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.032024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.39
Q3: 53.18
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of SOFIBEL (0.03) 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
59.96%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.69%
Med: 30.09%
Q3: 58.97%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOFIBEL (60.0%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Excellent-25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOFIBEL (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 266.44. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
266.445
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.126
Liquidity indicators evolution SOFIBEL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
272.511
216.936
225.951
223.367
211.024
236.156
262.899
234.487
266.445
Interest coverage
12.487
0.083
0.103
0.103
1.778
0.128
0.09
0.1
0.126
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
266.442024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 124.88
Med: 209.33
Q3: 380.42
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOFIBEL (266.44) 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
0.13x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 6.4x
Good
In 2024, the interest coverage of SOFIBEL (0.1x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 39 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 102 days of revenue, i.e. 27.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +85%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
27 732 738 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
64 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
59 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
39 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
102 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SOFIBEL
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
14 966 280 €
22 695 032 €
20 451 803 €
19 644 042 €
16 103 153 €
21 486 451 €
19 431 173 €
27 145 478 €
27 732 738 €
Inventory turnover (days)
1
34
40
33
35
35
35
44
39
Customer payment term (days)
58
67
57
58
50
59
52
61
64
Supplier payment term (days)
58
83
73
82
89
77
63
67
59
Positioning of SOFIBEL in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté
Valuation estimate
Based on 64 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SOFIBEL is estimated at
35 476 723 €
(range 19 525 104€ - 139 712 041€).
With an EBITDA of 16 987 183€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
64 tx
19525k€35476k€139712k€
35 476 723 €Range: 19 525 104€ - 139 712 041€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
16 987 183 €×2.4x
Estimation40 169 599 €
19 816 493€ - 188 970 091€
Revenue Multiple30%
98 068 313 €×0.38x
Estimation37 404 469 €
24 864 476€ - 60 255 670€
Net Income Multiple20%
11 572 342 €×1.8x
Estimation20 852 920 €
10 787 575€ - 135 751 476€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 64 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...).
Similar companies (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté)
Compare SOFIBEL with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, SOFIBEL generated a net profit of 11.6 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of SOFIBEL ?
The headquarters of SOFIBEL is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.
Where to find the tax return of SOFIBEL ?
The tax return of SOFIBEL 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 SOFIBEL operate?
SOFIBEL operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de parfumerie et de produits de beauté (NAF code 46.45Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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