Employees: NN (None)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2004-02-01 (22 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.Location: SAINT-CHAMOND (42400), Loire
SOPRALU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SOPRALU is a French company
founded 22 years ago,
specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a..
Based in SAINT-CHAMOND (42400),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 80 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, SOPRALU achieves revenue of 80 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -21.4%). Significant drop of -43% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 80 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -15.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +25.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 478 k€, i.e. 597.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
80 000 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
80 000 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-12 205 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-12 206 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
477 767 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-15.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 82%. 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 3.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 597.2% 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 (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
18.76%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
82.037%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
597.209%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
3.522
Solvency indicators evolution SOPRALU
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
8.67
19.706
39.064
55.329
59.301
50.934
39.622
20.941
18.76
Financial autonomy
89.533
81.911
71.83
63.796
62.178
65.892
70.372
81.615
82.037
Repayment capacity
12.445
-9.239
-56.561
-39.219
-30.711
42.752
3.132
2.426
3.522
Cash flow / Revenue
8.483%
-31.629%
-62.599%
-130.713%
-168.993%
65.681%
798.394%
523.511%
597.209%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
18.762024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.61
Q3: 47.03
Average-9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of SOPRALU (18.76) 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
82.04%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.21%
Med: 32.46%
Q3: 67.88%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOPRALU (82.0%) 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
3.52 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.29 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOPRALU (3.52) 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 521.03. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
521.028
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-270.274
Liquidity indicators evolution SOPRALU
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
167.39
287.475
3180.038
381.534
313.352
3365.955
1373.617
696.025
521.028
Interest coverage
-1741.906
-8684.913
-292.721
-226.966
-654.728
-400.431
-234.171
-230.137
-270.274
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
521.032024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.11
Med: 218.14
Q3: 571.7
Good
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOPRALU (521.03) 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
-270.27x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.61x
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In 2024, the interest coverage of SOPRALU (-270.3x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.
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: 202 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 367 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 165 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 2871 days of revenue, i.e. 638 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +241%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
637 983 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
202 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
367 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
2871 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SOPRALU
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
186 970 €
365 369 €
318 574 €
296 916 €
227 283 €
250 788 €
1 476 010 €
796 587 €
637 983 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
73
84
3
361
360
0
0
0
202
Supplier payment term (days)
137
130
35
241
201
28
64
169
367
Positioning of SOPRALU in its sector
Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.
Valuation estimate
Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SOPRALU is estimated at
650 676 €
(range 198 084€ - 1 897 721€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x
(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 value2024
131 transactions
198k€650k€1897k€
650 676 €Range: 198 084€ - 1 897 721€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
80 000 €×0.36x
Estimation28 529 €
14 249€ - 53 925€
Net Income Multiple20%
477 767 €×3.3x
Estimation1 583 898 €
473 839€ - 4 663 416€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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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Compare SOPRALU with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, SOPRALU generated a net profit of 478 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of SOPRALU ?
The headquarters of SOPRALU is located in SAINT-CHAMOND (42400), in the department Loire.
Where to find the tax return of SOPRALU ?
The tax return of SOPRALU 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 SOPRALU operate?
SOPRALU operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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