SPHERE INFORMATIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SPHERE INFORMATIQUE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs. Based in GRADIGNAN (33170), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 431 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 INFORMATIQUE (SIREN 342230935)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 430 913 € 450 339 € 485 751 € 599 188 € 455 417 € 487 597 €
Net income -1 829 € 3 529 € 1 052 € 67 010 € 29 062 € 33 301 €
EBITDA -1 584 € 3 785 € 4 235 € 83 507 € 31 890 € 37 426 €
Net margin -0.4% 0.8% 0.2% 11.2% 6.4% 6.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SPHERE INFORMATIQUE achieves revenue of 431 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.4%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (24 k€), gross margin stands at 406 k€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2 k€, representing -0.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-0.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

430 913 €

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

406 492 €

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

-1 584 €

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

-1 973 €

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

-1 829 €

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

-0.4%

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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 65%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

26.968%

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

65.096%

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

-0.042%

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

-507.967

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

13.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.97 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.45
Q3: 60.06
Average +32 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE (26.97) 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
65.1% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 14.18%
Med: 38.58%
Q3: 59.72%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE (65.1%) 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
-507.97 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.97 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE (-507.97) 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 598.34. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

598.336

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

-3.977

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
598.34 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 147.76
Med: 257.01
Q3: 417.64
Excellent +15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE (598.34) 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
-3.98x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.13x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE (-4.0x) 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: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The gap of 31 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 30 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-54%), 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

30 358 €

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

63 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

32 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

2 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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE is estimated at 107 224 € (range 47 367€ - 235 983€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x (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 value 2021
103 transactions
47k€ 107k€ 235k€
107 224 € Range: 47 367€ - 235 983€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
430 913 € × 0.25x = 107 225 €
Range: 47 367€ - 235 984€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 INFORMATIQUE

What is the revenue of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE ?

The revenue of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE in 2021 is 431 k€.

Is SPHERE INFORMATIQUE profitable?

SPHERE INFORMATIQUE recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE ?

The headquarters of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE is located in GRADIGNAN (33170), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE ?

The tax return of SPHERE INFORMATIQUE 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 INFORMATIQUE operate?

SPHERE INFORMATIQUE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.