SOFTWARE AG FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOFTWARE AG FRANCE is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 25.5 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 - SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (SIREN 327992319)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 25 543 777 € 51 902 245 € 43 436 738 € 42 452 075 € 43 215 635 € 42 685 179 € 52 069 066 € 44 686 469 € 41 771 930 €
Net income 1 431 480 € 5 141 081 € 2 425 586 € 2 463 593 € 3 519 013 € 3 609 549 € 3 683 813 € 4 034 210 € 4 473 531 €
EBITDA 7 682 095 € 21 247 504 € 16 086 546 € 15 948 981 € 20 103 289 € 19 546 837 € 20 173 327 € 21 066 918 € 18 108 085 €
Net margin 5.6% 9.9% 5.6% 5.8% 8.1% 8.5% 7.1% 9.0% 10.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOFTWARE AG FRANCE achieves revenue of 25.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -6.0%). Significant drop of -51% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (33 k€), gross margin stands at 25.5 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 7.7 M€, representing 30.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-51%), EBITDA varies by -64%, reducing margin by 10.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 1.4 M€, i.e. 5.6% 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

25 543 777 €

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

25 510 397 €

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

7 682 095 €

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

-964 945 €

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

1 431 480 €

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

30.1%

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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 64%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 11.5% 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

0.0%

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

64.265%

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

11.489%

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

0.0

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

62.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOFTWARE AG FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
64.27% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (64.3%) 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 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (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 493.13. 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) ?
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

493.13

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

0.124

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOFTWARE AG FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
493.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (493.13) 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.

Interest coverage
0.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE (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: 127 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 202 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 75 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 488 days of revenue, i.e. 34.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +53%, 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

34 651 922 €

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

127 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

202 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

488 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOFTWARE AG FRANCE

Positioning of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE is estimated at 5 982 916 € (range 2 194 814€ - 17 397 654€). With an EBITDA of 7 682 095€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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
103 transactions
2194k€ 5982k€ 17397k€
5 982 916 € Range: 2 194 814€ - 17 397 654€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
7 682 095 € × 1.0x
Estimation 7 456 198 €
2 445 190€ - 24 094 391€
Revenue Multiple 30%
25 543 777 € × 0.25x
Estimation 6 356 109 €
2 807 851€ - 13 988 697€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 431 480 € × 1.2x
Estimation 1 739 922 €
649 321€ - 5 769 250€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 SOFTWARE AG FRANCE

What is the revenue of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE ?

The revenue of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE in 2024 is 25.5 M€.

Is SOFTWARE AG FRANCE profitable?

Yes, SOFTWARE AG FRANCE generated a net profit of 1.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SOFTWARE AG FRANCE ?

The tax return of SOFTWARE AG 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 SOFTWARE AG FRANCE operate?

SOFTWARE AG FRANCE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.