SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in CHANTEMERLE-SUR-LA-SOIE (17380), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 2.0 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 - SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE (SIREN 321513921)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 976 975 € 1 592 912 € 1 376 726 € 1 718 214 € 1 578 564 € 1 743 503 € 1 932 996 € 1 922 565 € 1 784 425 €
Net income 157 583 € 47 963 € 78 191 € 137 726 € 83 910 € 51 673 € 136 589 € 100 986 € 81 915 €
EBITDA 399 019 € 287 316 € 204 527 € 262 798 € 241 546 € 89 132 € 326 631 € 306 542 € 334 682 €
Net margin 8.0% 3.0% 5.7% 8.0% 5.3% 3.0% 7.1% 5.3% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE achieves revenue of 2.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.3%). Vs 2024, growth of +24% (1.6 M€ -> 2.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 399 k€, representing 20.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 158 k€, i.e. 8.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 976 975 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 976 975 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

399 019 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

157 928 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

157 583 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

20.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 62%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.6% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

20.212%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

62.414%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

17.601%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.97

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

34.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.21 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 9.43
Med: 35.25
Q3: 65.55
Good -32 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'AT... (20.21) 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
62.41% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 29.22%
Med: 52.38%
Q3: 69.44%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'AT... (62.4%) 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
0.97 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.26 years
Med: 0.72 years
Q3: 1.0 years
Average

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'AT... (0.97) 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 247.19. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

247.195

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

0.911

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
247.19 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 251.74
Med: 300.84
Q3: 411.55
Watch -51 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'AT... (247.19) 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
0.91x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.68x
Med: 1.04x
Q3: 5.73x
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'AT... (0.9x) 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: 89 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 118 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 499 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

498 554 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

89 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

118 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

91 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE is estimated at 559 964 € (range 167 332€ - 1 254 642€). With an EBITDA of 399 019€, the sector multiple of 1.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2025
136 transactions
167k€ 559k€ 1254k€
559 964 € Range: 167 332€ - 1 254 642€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
399 019 € × 1.7x
Estimation 674 540 €
150 230€ - 1 392 958€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 976 975 € × 0.21x
Estimation 411 027 €
233 542€ - 928 085€
Net Income Multiple 20%
157 583 € × 3.2x
Estimation 496 932 €
110 776€ - 1 398 691€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE

What is the revenue of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE ?

The revenue of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE in 2025 is 2.0 M€.

Is SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE profitable?

Yes, SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE generated a net profit of 158 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE ?

The headquarters of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE is located in CHANTEMERLE-SUR-LA-SOIE (17380), in the department Charente-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE ?

The tax return of SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE 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 SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE operate?

SONDAGE ET FORAGE DE L'ATLANTIQUE operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.