SOGERO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOGERO is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in BALARUC-LE-VIEUX (34540), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.7 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 - SOGERO (SIREN 328357231)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 698 403 € 1 718 583 € 1 732 203 € 1 694 353 € 1 212 089 € 1 364 186 € 1 213 199 € 1 099 377 €
Net income 251 886 € 303 783 € 329 890 € 299 053 € 166 188 € 220 098 € 142 617 € 41 628 €
EBITDA 296 719 € 387 909 € 434 481 € 402 164 € 228 996 € 299 090 € 187 449 € 71 177 €
Net margin 14.8% 17.7% 19.0% 17.6% 13.7% 16.1% 11.8% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOGERO achieves revenue of 1.7 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (545 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 297 k€, representing 17.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -24%, reducing margin by 5.1 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 252 k€, i.e. 14.8% 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

1 698 403 €

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

1 153 731 €

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

296 719 €

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

284 784 €

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

251 886 €

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

17.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 145%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.5% 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

144.728%

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

28.68%

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

15.461%

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

1.523

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

5.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOGERO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
144.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.25
Med: 24.6
Q3: 67.83
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOGERO (144.73) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
28.68% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 27.06%
Med: 52.86%
Q3: 69.46%
Average -48 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOGERO (28.7%) 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
1.52 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.71 years
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOGERO (1.52) 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 233.35. 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 0.0x. 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

233.349

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

0.012

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOGERO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
233.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.44
Med: 249.24
Q3: 376.94
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOGERO (233.35) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.01x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.78x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOGERO (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 51 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 48 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 21 days of revenue, i.e. 99 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +23%, 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

98 524 €

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

0 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

51 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

48 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

21 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOGERO

Positioning of SOGERO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOGERO is estimated at 981 785 € (range 617 440€ - 1 892 882€). With an EBITDA of 296 719€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (in line with sector norms). 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
117 transactions
617k€ 981k€ 1892k€
981 785 € Range: 617 440€ - 1 892 882€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
296 719 € × 4.0x
Estimation 1 178 551 €
813 177€ - 2 221 995€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 698 403 € × 0.53x
Estimation 899 213 €
510 089€ - 1 337 100€
Net Income Multiple 20%
251 886 € × 2.4x
Estimation 613 730 €
289 127€ - 1 903 775€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 SOGERO

What is the revenue of SOGERO ?

The revenue of SOGERO in 2024 is 1.7 M€.

Is SOGERO profitable?

Yes, SOGERO generated a net profit of 252 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOGERO ?

The headquarters of SOGERO is located in BALARUC-LE-VIEUX (34540), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of SOGERO ?

The tax return of SOGERO 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 SOGERO operate?

SOGERO operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.