SOLAR TRADE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOLAR TRADE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in SAINT-LEU (97424), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - SOLAR TRADE (SIREN 520449257)
Indicator 2022 2018 2015
Revenue 1 149 100 € 1 337 748 € 1 924 162 €
Net income 90 609 € 27 490 € -73 449 €
EBITDA 149 685 € -121 412 € 31 104 €
Net margin 7.9% 2.1% -3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOLAR TRADE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2022 (CAGR: -7.1%). Significant drop of -14% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (379 k€), gross margin stands at 770 k€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 150 k€, representing 13.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +22.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 91 k€, i.e. 7.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 149 100 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

770 159 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

149 685 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

95 900 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

90 609 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 10.9% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

53.222%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

37.22%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

10.89%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

3.15

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

89.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOLAR TRADE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.22 2022
2015
2018
2022
Q1: 0.78
Med: 18.71
Q3: 64.32
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOLAR TRADE (53.22) 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
37.22% 2022
2015
2018
2022
Q1: 11.91%
Med: 32.52%
Q3: 53.92%
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOLAR TRADE (37.2%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
3.15 years 2022
2015
2018
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.12 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOLAR TRADE (3.15) 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

233.353

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.053

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOLAR TRADE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
233.35 2022
2015
2018
2022
Q1: 148.9
Med: 210.29
Q3: 309.26
Good +32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOLAR TRADE (233.35) 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
0.05x 2022
2015
2018
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 1.77x
Average -37 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOLAR TRADE (0.1x) 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: 267 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 278 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Inventory turnover is 89 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 278 days of revenue, i.e. 888 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2022, WCR increased by +398%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

887 760 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

267 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

278 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

89 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

278 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOLAR TRADE

Positioning of SOLAR TRADE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 178 928€ to 584 116€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
178k€ 448k€ 584k€
448 038 € Range: 178 928€ - 584 116€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 SOLAR TRADE

What is the revenue of SOLAR TRADE ?

The revenue of SOLAR TRADE in 2022 is 1.1 M€.

Is SOLAR TRADE profitable?

Yes, SOLAR TRADE generated a net profit of 91 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOLAR TRADE ?

The headquarters of SOLAR TRADE is located in SAINT-LEU (97424), in the department La Reunion.

Where to find the tax return of SOLAR TRADE ?

The tax return of SOLAR TRADE 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 SOLAR TRADE operate?

SOLAR TRADE 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.