SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 10.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (SIREN 828105247)
Indicator 2022 2019 2018
Revenue 10 261 267 € 5 725 883 € 3 079 340 €
Net income 825 049 € 269 145 € 204 677 €
EBITDA 1 094 177 € 380 655 € 283 831 €
Net margin 8.0% 4.7% 6.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD achieves revenue of 10.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +35.1%. Vs 2019, growth of +79% (5.7 M€ -> 10.3 M€). After deducting consumption (66 k€), gross margin stands at 10.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 825 k€, i.e. 8.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

10 261 267 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

10 195 564 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

1 094 177 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 102 867 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

825 049 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.7%

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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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

20.133%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

35.121%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

7.953%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.49

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

72.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.13 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.44
Q3: 59.96
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (20.13) 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
35.12% 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 11.0%
Med: 36.04%
Q3: 59.83%
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (35.1%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.49 years 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.24 years
Average +35 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (0.49) 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 177.41. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

177.41

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.24

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
177.41 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 148.17
Med: 225.82
Q3: 385.26
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (177.41) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.24x 2022
2018
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.47x
Good +29 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD (0.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 78 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 51 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 625 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2022, WCR increased by +49%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

625 116 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

27 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

78 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD is estimated at 1 120 698 € (range 505 562€ - 1 739 828€). With an EBITDA of 1 094 177€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2022
63 tx
505k€ 1120k€ 1739k€
1 120 698 € Range: 505 562€ - 1 739 828€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 094 177 € × 0.9x
Estimation 1 039 216 €
425 236€ - 1 193 822€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 261 267 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 680 279 €
821 594€ - 2 928 952€
Net Income Multiple 20%
825 049 € × 0.6x
Estimation 485 032 €
232 333€ - 1 321 159€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD

What is the revenue of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD ?

The revenue of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD in 2022 is 10.3 M€.

Is SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD profitable?

Yes, SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD generated a net profit of 825 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD ?

The headquarters of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD is located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (92200), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD ?

The tax return of SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD 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 SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD operate?

SOWEN DESIGN AND BUILD operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.