STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses. Based in VILLEJUIF (94800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 597 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 499772994)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 596 521 € 768 097 € 660 438 € 258 077 € 389 700 € 479 307 € 407 813 € 373 456 € 195 460 €
Net income 85 266 € 117 301 € 51 775 € 57 202 € 75 664 € 145 437 € 104 905 € 109 697 € 44 667 €
EBITDA 9 138 € 20 199 € 16 052 € 13 873 € 26 020 € 96 222 € 51 564 € 23 385 € -39 123 €
Net margin 14.3% 15.3% 7.8% 22.2% 19.4% 30.3% 25.7% 29.4% 22.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 597 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.0%. Significant drop of -22% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 597 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 9 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 85 k€, i.e. 14.3% 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

596 521 €

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

596 521 €

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

9 138 €

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

1 586 €

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

85 266 €

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

1.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 78%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 13.9% 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 (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

0.0%

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

77.864%

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

13.922%

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

0.0

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

61.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.67
Q3: 40.89
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOP... (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
77.86% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.58%
Med: 32.74%
Q3: 63.16%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOP... (77.9%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.43 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOP... (0.00) 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 423.10. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

423.1

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
423.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 144.63
Med: 259.05
Q3: 521.3
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOP... (423.10) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.45x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOP... (0.0x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The gap of 55 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 64 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 170 days of revenue, i.e. 282 k€ to permanently finance.

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

281 522 €

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

92 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

37 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

64 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

170 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 163 644 € (range 41 968€ - 275 240€). With an EBITDA of 9 138€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
98 tx
41k€ 163k€ 275k€
163 644 € Range: 41 968€ - 275 240€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 138 € × 3.5x
Estimation 31 656 €
7 888€ - 51 896€
Revenue Multiple 30%
596 521 € × 0.36x
Estimation 216 826 €
71 199€ - 366 881€
Net Income Multiple 20%
85 266 € × 4.9x
Estimation 413 843 €
83 324€ - 696 141€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES in 2024 is 597 k€.

Is STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 85 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES is located in VILLEJUIF (94800), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES 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 RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES operate?

STE RECHERCHES ET DEVELOPPEMENTS AUTOMOBILES operates in the sector Activités spécialisées, scientifiques et techniques diverses (NAF code 74.90B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.