STEEL DRIVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STEEL DRIVE is a French company founded 6 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration de type rapide. Based in SAINT-JEAN-BONNEFONDS (42650), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.8 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 - STEEL DRIVE (SIREN 879664324)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 2 783 503 € 2 997 109 € 3 025 246 € 2 292 528 € 631 428 €
Net income -295 936 € -234 870 € -181 361 € -136 633 € -211 398 €
EBITDA 435 233 € 554 600 € 692 693 € 492 237 € -56 985 €
Net margin -10.6% -7.8% -6.0% -6.0% -33.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STEEL DRIVE achieves revenue of 2.8 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +44.9%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (738 k€), gross margin stands at 2.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 435 k€, representing 15.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -22%, reducing margin by 2.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -296 k€ (-10.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 783 503 €

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

2 045 389 €

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

435 233 €

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

-245 838 €

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

-295 936 €

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

15.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -121%. 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 -175%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-121.107%

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

-175.372%

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

-4.234%

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

-10.749

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

37.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
STEEL DRIVE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-121.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.12
Q3: 113.7
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of STEEL DRIVE (-121.11) 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
-175.37% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43%
Med: 16.82%
Q3: 42.04%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STEEL DRIVE (-175.4%) 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
-10.75 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STEEL DRIVE (-10.75) 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 33.56. 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 11.5x. 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

33.564

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

11.528

Liquidity indicators evolution
STEEL DRIVE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
33.56 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 55.0
Med: 110.69
Q3: 196.26
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STEEL DRIVE (33.56) 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
11.53x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.83x
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STEEL DRIVE (11.5x) 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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 44 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-12 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-261%), 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

-93 526 €

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

3 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

44 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

4 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

-12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STEEL DRIVE

Positioning of STEEL DRIVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration de type rapide

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of STEEL DRIVE is estimated at 2 063 120 € (range 1 068 864€ - 3 762 987€). With an EBITDA of 435 233€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (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 2024
698 transactions
1068k€ 2063k€ 3762k€
2 063 120 € Range: 1 068 864€ - 3 762 987€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
435 233 € × 5.4x
Estimation 2 349 313 €
1 157 335€ - 4 619 518€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 783 503 € × 0.57x
Estimation 1 586 134 €
921 414€ - 2 335 435€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 STEEL DRIVE

What is the revenue of STEEL DRIVE ?

The revenue of STEEL DRIVE in 2024 is 2.8 M€.

Is STEEL DRIVE profitable?

STEEL DRIVE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STEEL DRIVE ?

The headquarters of STEEL DRIVE is located in SAINT-JEAN-BONNEFONDS (42650), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of STEEL DRIVE ?

The tax return of STEEL DRIVE 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 STEEL DRIVE operate?

STEEL DRIVE operates in the sector Restauration de type rapide (NAF code 56.10C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.