SOLARYS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOLARYS FRANCE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in VELAUX (13880), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 485 k€. 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 - SOLARYS FRANCE (SIREN 512012139)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 485 135 € 556 835 € 288 059 €
Net income 6 378 € 5 569 € 19 161 €
EBITDA 12 762 € 49 362 € 10 867 €
Net margin 1.3% 1.0% 6.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SOLARYS FRANCE achieves revenue of 485 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +29.8%. Significant drop of -13% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (236 k€), gross margin stands at 249 k€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 13 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -74%, reducing margin by 6.2 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 6 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

485 135 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

249 127 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

12 762 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 565 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 378 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.546%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

27.993%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

2.599%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.285

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

65.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOLARYS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.55 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.75
Med: 12.64
Q3: 47.9
Good -44 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SOLARYS FRANCE (3.55) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
27.99% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 10.85%
Med: 33.36%
Q3: 55.26%
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SOLARYS FRANCE (28.0%) 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
0.28 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 0.97 years
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SOLARYS FRANCE (0.28) 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 140.36. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

140.356

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

1.904

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOLARYS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
140.36 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 145.12
Med: 202.85
Q3: 303.06
Watch -20 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SOLARYS FRANCE (140.36) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.9x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.14x
Q3: 2.2x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of SOLARYS FRANCE (1.9x) 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: 163 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. The gap of 83 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 36 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 128 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

127 765 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

163 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

80 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

36 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOLARYS FRANCE

Positioning of SOLARYS FRANCE 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 (38 transactions). This range of 20 204€ to 59 999€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
20k€ 27k€ 59k€
27 689 € Range: 20 204€ - 59 999€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

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.

  • 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 SOLARYS FRANCE

What is the revenue of SOLARYS FRANCE ?

The revenue of SOLARYS FRANCE in 2018 is 485 k€.

Is SOLARYS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, SOLARYS FRANCE generated a net profit of 6 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SOLARYS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of SOLARYS FRANCE is located in VELAUX (13880), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SOLARYS FRANCE ?

The tax return of SOLARYS 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 SOLARYS FRANCE operate?

SOLARYS FRANCE 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.