SQUARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SQUARE is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in NOGENT-SUR-MARNE (94130), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 117 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 - SQUARE (SIREN 879265098)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 117 093 € 163 809 € 83 498 € 63 870 €
Net income 67 799 € 1 584 € 2 264 € 10 583 €
EBITDA -5 267 € 5 667 € 7 815 € 4 347 €
Net margin 57.9% 1.0% 2.7% 16.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SQUARE achieves revenue of 117 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.4%. Significant drop of -29% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (45 k€), gross margin stands at 72 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -5 k€, representing -4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-29%), EBITDA varies by -193%, reducing margin by 8.0 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 68 k€, i.e. 57.9% 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

117 093 €

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

72 491 €

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

-5 267 €

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

-5 111 €

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

67 799 €

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

-4.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 97%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 58.1% 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 (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

96.504%

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

38.161%

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

58.073%

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

1.165

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

48.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
SQUARE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
96.5 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.55
Med: 35.51
Q3: 140.89
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of SQUARE (96.50) 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
38.16% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 6.1%
Med: 28.02%
Q3: 53.5%
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SQUARE (38.2%) 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
1.17 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SQUARE (1.17) 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 43.74. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

43.739

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

-38.865

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
43.74 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 61.98
Med: 138.84
Q3: 273.03
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SQUARE (43.74) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-38.87x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 4.43x
Watch -51 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SQUARE (-38.9x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 26 days. WCR is negative (-128 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-41 504 €

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

0 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

26 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

-128 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SQUARE

Positioning of SQUARE in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SQUARE is estimated at 292 802 € (range 136 633€ - 499 449€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.97x (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 2023
123 transactions
136k€ 292k€ 499k€
292 802 € Range: 136 633€ - 499 449€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
117 093 € × 0.97x
Estimation 113 759 €
74 242€ - 171 990€
Net Income Multiple 20%
67 799 € × 8.3x
Estimation 561 369 €
230 220€ - 990 637€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 SQUARE

What is the revenue of SQUARE ?

The revenue of SQUARE in 2023 is 117 k€.

Is SQUARE profitable?

Yes, SQUARE generated a net profit of 68 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SQUARE ?

The headquarters of SQUARE is located in NOGENT-SUR-MARNE (94130), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of SQUARE ?

The tax return of SQUARE 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 SQUARE operate?

SQUARE operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.