STERNA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
STERNA is a French company
founded 4 years ago,
specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds.
Based in BORDEAUX (33100),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.5 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, STERNA achieves revenue of 2.5 M€. Over the period 2022-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.8%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 64 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -458 k€ (-18.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
2 528 600 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 528 600 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
64 399 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-40 771 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-458 278 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
2.5%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 89%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
12.162%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
88.669%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-9.138%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-163.945
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.0
10.295
11.264
12.162
Financial autonomy
8.333
90.201
89.504
88.669
Repayment capacity
0.0
27.767
58.704
-163.945
Cash flow / Revenue
None%
66.586%
23.052%
-9.138%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
12.162024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 92.98
Average+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of STERNA (12.16) 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
88.67%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.58%
Med: 48.35%
Q3: 87.3%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of STERNA (88.7%) 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
-163.94 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.02 years
Excellent-50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of STERNA (-163.94) 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 1197.61. 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 6077.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
1197.611
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
6077.939
Liquidity indicators evolution STERNA
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
72.727
356.242
633.905
1197.611
Interest coverage
0.0
682.743
-120265.599
6077.939
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1197.612024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.61
Med: 470.31
Q3: 3112.94
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STERNA (1197.61) 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
6077.94x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.25x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of STERNA (6077.9x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 344 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 344 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 3061 days of revenue, i.e. 21.5 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
21 498 182 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
344 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
3061 j
WCR and payment terms evolution STERNA
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Indicator
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
0 €
4 533 956 €
7 673 004 €
21 498 182 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
0
256
50
0
Supplier payment term (days)
300
318
314
344
Positioning of STERNA in its sector
Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds
Valuation estimate
Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of STERNA is estimated at
481 758 €
(range 209 414€ - 1 238 436€).
With an EBITDA of 64 399€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x
(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 value2024
62 tx
209k€481k€1238k€
481 758 €Range: 209 414€ - 1 238 436€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
64 399 €×4.8x
Estimation308 970 €
96 096€ - 695 542€
Revenue Multiple30%
2 528 600 €×0.30x
Estimation769 741 €
398 280€ - 2 143 261€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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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The headquarters of STERNA is located in BORDEAUX (33100), in the department Gironde.
Where to find the tax return of STERNA ?
The tax return of STERNA 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 STERNA operate?
STERNA operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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