SOJAY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOJAY is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Supermarchés. Based in VARCES-ALLIERES-ET-RISSET (38760), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - SOJAY (SIREN 414683946)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 21 715 790 € 22 577 586 € 20 996 944 € 20 949 210 € 20 978 918 € 17 780 204 € 16 960 979 € 15 787 456 € 15 736 342 €
Net income 1 814 410 € 1 643 835 € 1 740 567 € 1 996 139 € 1 915 352 € 1 406 171 € 1 213 884 € 896 620 € 1 048 471 €
EBITDA 1 559 469 € 2 056 856 € 2 195 816 € 2 370 374 € 2 397 883 € 1 933 111 € 1 763 311 € 1 377 271 € 1 639 363 €
Net margin 8.4% 7.3% 8.3% 9.5% 9.1% 7.9% 7.2% 5.7% 6.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOJAY achieves revenue of 21.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.1%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (16.5 M€), gross margin stands at 5.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 24%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.6 M€, representing 7.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.8 M€, i.e. 8.4% 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

21 715 790 €

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

5 207 322 €

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

1 559 469 €

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

1 406 121 €

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

1 814 410 €

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

7.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 50%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

49.648%

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

60.327%

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

9.15%

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

1.636

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

28.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOJAY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
49.65 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.09
Med: 38.44
Q3: 110.66
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOJAY (49.65) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
60.33% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.11%
Med: 31.97%
Q3: 48.11%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOJAY (60.3%) 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
1.64 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.94 years
Q3: 3.03 years
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOJAY (1.64) 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 548.05. 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 290.0x. 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

548.049

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

289.985

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOJAY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
548.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.99
Med: 141.63
Q3: 201.49
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOJAY (548.05) 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
289.99x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.65x
Q3: 7.04x
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOJAY (290.0x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 869 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +66%, 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

868 632 €

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

1 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

13 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

14 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

14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOJAY

Positioning of SOJAY in its sector

Comparison with sector Supermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOJAY is estimated at 7 298 417 € (range 3 052 859€ - 15 377 329€). With an EBITDA of 1 559 469€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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
551 transactions
3052k€ 7298k€ 15377k€
7 298 417 € Range: 3 052 859€ - 15 377 329€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 559 469 € × 4.7x
Estimation 7 373 066 €
2 569 598€ - 15 704 622€
Revenue Multiple 30%
21 715 790 € × 0.23x
Estimation 4 992 824 €
2 714 644€ - 9 169 566€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 814 410 € × 5.8x
Estimation 10 570 186 €
4 768 335€ - 23 870 744€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 SOJAY

What is the revenue of SOJAY ?

The revenue of SOJAY in 2024 is 21.7 M€.

Is SOJAY profitable?

Yes, SOJAY generated a net profit of 1.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOJAY ?

The headquarters of SOJAY is located in VARCES-ALLIERES-ET-RISSET (38760), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SOJAY ?

The tax return of SOJAY 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 SOJAY operate?

SOJAY operates in the sector Supermarchés (NAF code 47.11D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.