SOLARZ : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOLARZ is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in LE BOURGET (93350), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 21.1 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 - SOLARZ (SIREN 552011660)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 21 060 834 € 30 510 827 € 26 818 127 € 15 691 135 € 15 866 750 € 17 747 249 € 20 739 627 € 18 589 608 €
Net income 1 061 855 € 2 415 069 € 2 112 752 € 629 249 € -192 603 € -447 812 € 240 769 € 294 908 €
EBITDA 1 954 907 € 3 738 448 € 3 603 163 € 1 623 384 € 546 251 € 1 150 229 € 1 626 527 € 1 467 751 €
Net margin 5.0% 7.9% 7.9% 4.0% -1.2% -2.5% 1.2% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SOLARZ achieves revenue of 21.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +1.8%). Significant drop of -31% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (12.5 M€), gross margin stands at 8.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.0 M€, representing 9.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-31%), EBITDA varies by -48%, reducing margin by 3.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 5.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

21 060 834 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 591 270 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

1 954 907 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 175 660 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 061 855 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 66%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.7%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

66.237%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.855%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.121

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

25.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOLARZ

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.7 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 1.57
Med: 21.7
Q3: 83.86
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SOLARZ (2.70) 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
66.24% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 19.78%
Med: 42.82%
Q3: 65.43%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SOLARZ (66.2%) 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
0.12 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.31 years
Q3: 2.39 years
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SOLARZ (0.12) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 238.68. 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 (2023) ?
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

238.676

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.06

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOLARZ

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
238.68 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 133.37
Med: 213.97
Q3: 367.83
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SOLARZ (238.68) 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
0.06x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 4.22x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of SOLARZ (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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 4.0 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

3 982 182 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

54 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOLARZ

Positioning of SOLARZ in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOLARZ is estimated at 2 509 349 € (range 1 167 730€ - 5 918 227€). With an EBITDA of 1 954 907€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
85 tx
1167k€ 2509k€ 5918k€
2 509 349 € Range: 1 167 730€ - 5 918 227€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 954 907 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 986 830 €
386 045€ - 4 120 191€
Revenue Multiple 30%
21 060 834 € × 0.18x
Estimation 3 791 947 €
3 021 049€ - 7 202 041€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 061 855 € × 1.8x
Estimation 1 891 753 €
341 969€ - 8 487 597€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 SOLARZ

What is the revenue of SOLARZ ?

The revenue of SOLARZ in 2023 is 21.1 M€.

Is SOLARZ profitable?

Yes, SOLARZ generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SOLARZ ?

The headquarters of SOLARZ is located in LE BOURGET (93350), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of SOLARZ ?

The tax return of SOLARZ 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 SOLARZ operate?

SOLARZ operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.