SOTEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOTEX is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in EVRY-COURCOURONNES (91000), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 21 k€. 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 - SOTEX (SIREN 804104412)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 21 346 € 47 295 € N/C
Net income 716 € 5 728 € 5 007 €
EBITDA 2 216 € 7 228 € -28 639 €
Net margin 3.4% 12.1% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, SOTEX achieves revenue of 21 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2019 (CAGR: -32.8%). Significant drop of -55% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 21 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 2 k€, representing 10.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-55%), EBITDA varies by -69%, reducing margin by 4.9 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 716 €, i.e. 3.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

21 346 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

21 346 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

2 216 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

716 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

716 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 10.4% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

0.0%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

10.381%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
SOTEX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 1.43
Med: 21.15
Q3: 70.16
Excellent

In 2019, the debt ratio of SOTEX (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
0.0% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 13.66%
Med: 33.41%
Q3: 52.45%
Watch

In 2019, the financial autonomy of SOTEX (0.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of SOTEX (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 581.10. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

581.096

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOTEX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
581.1 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 122.04
Med: 168.63
Q3: 250.83
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of SOTEX (581.10) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 2.6x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of SOTEX (0.0x) 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: 265 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The gap of 265 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 302 days of revenue, i.e. 18 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

17 891 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

265 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

302 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOTEX

Positioning of SOTEX in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 66 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of SOTEX is estimated at 2 612 € (range 1 149€ - 13 216€). With an EBITDA of 2 216€, the sector multiple of 1.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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 2019
66 tx
1k€ 2k€ 13k€
2 612 € Range: 1 149€ - 13 216€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 216 € × 1.2x
Estimation 2 746 €
932€ - 23 427€
Revenue Multiple 30%
21 346 € × 0.15x
Estimation 3 168 €
1 989€ - 3 514€
Net Income Multiple 20%
716 € × 2.0x
Estimation 1 444 €
433€ - 2 244€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 66 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 SOTEX

What is the revenue of SOTEX ?

The revenue of SOTEX in 2019 is 21 k€.

Is SOTEX profitable?

Yes, SOTEX generated a net profit of 716€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of SOTEX ?

The headquarters of SOTEX is located in EVRY-COURCOURONNES (91000), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of SOTEX ?

The tax return of SOTEX 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 SOTEX operate?

SOTEX operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.