SOVECO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOVECO is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in LES CHOUX (45290), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 398 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 - SOVECO (SIREN 348471038)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 398 420 € 329 754 € 957 116 € 1 106 105 € 173 850 € 14 365 €
Net income 650 674 € 259 295 € 122 129 € 235 405 € 17 685 € -41 650 €
EBITDA 194 268 € 173 967 € 166 598 € 200 689 € 37 539 € -43 747 €
Net margin 163.3% 78.6% 12.8% 21.3% 10.2% -289.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SOVECO achieves revenue of 398 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +94.4%. Vs 2020, growth of +21% (330 k€ -> 398 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 398 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 194 k€, representing 48.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+21%), EBITDA varies by +12%, reducing margin by 4.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 651 k€, i.e. 163.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

398 420 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

398 420 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

194 268 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

145 185 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

650 674 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

48.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 78%. 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 1.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 175.6% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

26.885%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

77.683%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

175.632%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.803

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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
SOVECO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.89 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 15.19
Q3: 84.93
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SOVECO (26.89) 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
77.68% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 21.52%
Med: 60.87%
Q3: 89.3%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SOVECO (77.7%) 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
1.8 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 3.68 years
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SOVECO (1.80) 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 1174.07. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1174.067

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

4.336

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOVECO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1174.07 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 108.17
Med: 446.13
Q3: 2343.75
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SOVECO (1174.07) 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
4.34x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -44.79x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of SOVECO (4.3x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 276 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The gap of 247 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 277 days of revenue, i.e. 306 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-35%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

306 425 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

276 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

277 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOVECO

Positioning of SOVECO in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of SOVECO is estimated at 1 188 766 € (range 507 270€ - 2 665 111€). With an EBITDA of 194 268€, the sector multiple of 5.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (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 2021
98 tx
507k€ 1188k€ 2665k€
1 188 766 € Range: 507 270€ - 2 665 111€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
194 268 € × 5.2x
Estimation 1 019 007 €
538 374€ - 1 571 490€
Revenue Multiple 30%
398 420 € × 0.46x
Estimation 184 953 €
90 431€ - 388 114€
Net Income Multiple 20%
650 674 € × 4.8x
Estimation 3 118 888 €
1 054 770€ - 8 814 660€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 SOVECO

What is the revenue of SOVECO ?

The revenue of SOVECO in 2021 is 398 k€.

Is SOVECO profitable?

Yes, SOVECO generated a net profit of 651 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SOVECO ?

The headquarters of SOVECO is located in LES CHOUX (45290), in the department Loiret.

Where to find the tax return of SOVECO ?

The tax return of SOVECO 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 SOVECO operate?

SOVECO operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.