SPHERE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SPHERE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 84 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 - SPHERE (SIREN 401600218)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 84 429 € 86 217 € 21 662 € 231 331 € 437 853 € 438 146 € 431 936 € 437 148 € 434 343 €
Net income 2 118 113 € 1 221 267 € 12 321 702 € 14 621 669 € 1 719 282 € 1 184 110 € 1 236 729 € 1 201 850 € 981 848 €
EBITDA -533 320 € -202 084 € -796 864 € -194 417 € -36 727 € -293 184 € -208 975 € -98 779 € -58 294 €
Net margin 2508.8% 1416.5% 56881.6% 6320.7% 392.7% 270.3% 286.3% 274.9% 226.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SPHERE achieves revenue of 84 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2025 (CAGR: -18.5%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 84 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 -533 k€, representing -631.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -164%, reducing margin by 397.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.1 M€, i.e. 2508.8% 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

84 429 €

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

84 429 €

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

-533 320 €

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

-592 864 €

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

2 118 113 €

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

-631.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 98%. 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 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2973.7% 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

1.317%

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

97.941%

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

2973.692%

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

0.229

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

4.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.32 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.14
Med: 27.24
Q3: 146.28
Good

In 2025, the debt ratio of SPHERE (1.32) 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
97.94% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 17.38%
Med: 54.75%
Q3: 87.41%
Excellent

In 2025, the financial autonomy of SPHERE (97.9%) 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
0.23 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.77 years
Q3: 6.12 years
Good

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SPHERE (0.23) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 10646.03. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

10646.033

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

-138.05

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
10646.03 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 159.67
Med: 1116.63
Q3: 6512.12
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SPHERE (10646.03) 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
-138.05x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: -191.54x
Med: -25.42x
Q3: 0.0x
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of SPHERE (-138.1x) 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: 188 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. The gap of 167 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-774 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-311%), freeing up cash.

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

-181 577 €

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

188 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

21 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

-774 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SPHERE

Positioning of SPHERE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 170 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SPHERE is estimated at 8 819 143 € (range 5 468 329€ - 13 702 654€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.71x (in line with sector norms). 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
170 transactions
5468k€ 8819k€ 13702k€
8 819 143 € Range: 5 468 329€ - 13 702 654€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
84 429 € × 0.71x
Estimation 59 868 €
40 014€ - 69 962€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 118 113 € × 10.4x
Estimation 21 958 058 €
13 610 802€ - 34 151 693€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 170 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 SPHERE

What is the revenue of SPHERE ?

The revenue of SPHERE in 2025 is 84 k€.

Is SPHERE profitable?

Yes, SPHERE generated a net profit of 2.1 M€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SPHERE ?

The headquarters of SPHERE is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of SPHERE ?

The tax return of SPHERE 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 SPHERE operate?

SPHERE operates in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires (NAF code 64.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.