SPHINX ET CO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SPHINX ET CO is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ESCAUDAIN (59124), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 294 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 - SPHINX ET CO (SIREN 492165188)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2015 2014
Revenue 293 614 € 575 179 € 642 551 € 492 000 € 615 237 € 502 655 € 629 040 € 682 939 €
Net income 4 238 581 € 529 942 € 59 821 € 418 388 € 343 360 € 250 579 € 272 995 € 353 875 €
EBITDA 157 024 € 247 590 € 176 525 € 35 418 € 111 876 € -38 674 € 83 509 € 89 082 €
Net margin 1443.6% 92.1% 9.3% 85.0% 55.8% 49.9% 43.4% 51.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SPHINX ET CO achieves revenue of 294 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2023 (CAGR: -9.0%). Significant drop of -49% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 294 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 157 k€, representing 53.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.2 M€, i.e. 1443.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

293 614 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

293 614 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

157 024 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

125 434 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 238 581 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

53.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7%. 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 92%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.593%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

91.821%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-4.173%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-40.394

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

95.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.59 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.31
Med: 46.55
Q3: 142.32
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SPHINX ET CO (6.59) 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
91.82% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 10.96%
Med: 26.91%
Q3: 51.24%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SPHINX ET CO (91.8%) 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
-40.39 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 4.09 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SPHINX ET CO (-40.39) 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 5891.73. 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 10.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

5891.726

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

10.796

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
5891.73 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 135.04
Med: 203.84
Q3: 381.78
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SPHINX ET CO (5891.73) 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
10.8x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.09x
Q3: 18.9x
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SPHINX ET CO (10.8x) 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: 84 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 71 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 362 days of revenue, i.e. 295 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

295 370 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

84 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

71 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

362 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SPHINX ET CO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 149 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SPHINX ET CO is estimated at 1 865 220 € (range 469 436€ - 3 410 324€). With an EBITDA of 157 024€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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 2023
149 transactions
469k€ 1865k€ 3410k€
1 865 220 € Range: 469 436€ - 3 410 324€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
157 024 € × 1.3x
Estimation 208 547 €
52 209€ - 533 023€
Revenue Multiple 30%
293 614 € × 0.13x
Estimation 37 190 €
20 781€ - 91 808€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 238 581 € × 2.1x
Estimation 8 748 951 €
2 185 490€ - 15 581 353€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 149 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 SPHINX ET CO

What is the revenue of SPHINX ET CO ?

The revenue of SPHINX ET CO in 2023 is 294 k€.

Is SPHINX ET CO profitable?

Yes, SPHINX ET CO generated a net profit of 4.2 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SPHINX ET CO ?

The headquarters of SPHINX ET CO is located in ESCAUDAIN (59124), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of SPHINX ET CO ?

The tax return of SPHINX ET CO 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 SPHINX ET CO operate?

SPHINX ET CO operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.