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SOFRATEL is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in MARSEILLE (13011), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 136 k€. 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
| Indicator | 2018 | 2017 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 135 680 € | 177 579 € | 149 430 € |
| Net income | 2 130 € | 6 564 € | 13 322 € |
| EBITDA | 556 € | 5 724 € | 12 556 € |
| Net margin | 1.6% | 3.7% | 8.9% |
In 2018, SOFRATEL achieves revenue of 136 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (38 k€), gross margin stands at 98 k€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 556 €, representing 0.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-24%), EBITDA varies by -90%, reducing margin by 2.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 1.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
135 680 €
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556 €
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The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
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In 2018, the debt ratio of SOFRATEL (11.19) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2018, the financial autonomy of SOFRATEL (73.2%) 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.
In 2018, the repayment capacity of SOFRATEL (-34.44) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 530.41. 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 149.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
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In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SOFRATEL (530.41) 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.
In 2018, the interest coverage of SOFRATEL (149.8x) 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) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 121 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 101 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 21 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 113 days of revenue, i.e. 42 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2018, WCR increased by +177%, requiring additional financing.
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Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 5 165€ to 12 916€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
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The revenue of SOFRATEL in 2018 is 136 k€.
Yes, SOFRATEL generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2018.
The headquarters of SOFRATEL is located in MARSEILLE (13011), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
The tax return of SOFRATEL 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).
SOFRATEL operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.