STE DIFFAZUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STE DIFFAZUR is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction. Based in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 46.2 M€. 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 - STE DIFFAZUR (SIREN 300759883)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 46 220 456 € 50 394 771 € 47 513 133 € 41 820 174 € 36 173 687 € 37 761 643 € 36 462 039 € 28 035 135 €
Net income 2 030 823 € 2 677 329 € 1 713 878 € 2 733 599 € 5 382 938 € 286 729 € 873 698 € 1 032 558 €
EBITDA 2 787 551 € 4 458 837 € 3 009 841 € 2 360 780 € 1 903 209 € 938 624 € 1 761 658 € 435 697 €
Net margin 4.4% 5.3% 3.6% 6.5% 14.9% 0.8% 2.4% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STE DIFFAZUR achieves revenue of 46.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (3.1 M€), gross margin stands at 43.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.8 M€, representing 6.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -37%, reducing margin by 2.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.0 M€, i.e. 4.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

46 220 456 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

43 116 311 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

2 787 551 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 578 622 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 030 823 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 35%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

34.91%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

21.26%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

4.954%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.611

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

33.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
34.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.39
Med: 18.59
Q3: 55.68
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of STE DIFFAZUR (34.91) 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
21.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 18.09%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 59.74%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STE DIFFAZUR (21.3%) 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
1.61 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.25 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STE DIFFAZUR (1.61) 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 96.45. 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 5.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

96.453

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

5.484

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
96.45 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 147.2
Med: 218.63
Q3: 322.5
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STE DIFFAZUR (96.45) 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
5.48x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.32x
Q3: 2.98x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of STE DIFFAZUR (5.5x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 33 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 53 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-61 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-255%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-7 776 592 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

31 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

53 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

-61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STE DIFFAZUR in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 5 037 492€ to 14 800 374€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
5037k€ 9282k€ 14800k€
9 282 821 € Range: 5 037 492€ - 14 800 374€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 STE DIFFAZUR

What is the revenue of STE DIFFAZUR ?

The revenue of STE DIFFAZUR in 2024 is 46.2 M€.

Is STE DIFFAZUR profitable?

Yes, STE DIFFAZUR generated a net profit of 2.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STE DIFFAZUR ?

The headquarters of STE DIFFAZUR is located in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of STE DIFFAZUR ?

The tax return of STE DIFFAZUR 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 STE DIFFAZUR operate?

STE DIFFAZUR operates in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction (NAF code 43.99D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.