STERO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STERO is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in MARSEILLE (13002), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 157 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 - STERO (SIREN 492154851)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2015
Revenue 156 584 € 57 081 € 125 900 € 180 000 € 153 200 € 182 710 € 111 543 €
Net income 209 323 € 66 570 € -4 651 € 79 686 € 38 068 € -165 930 € 3 373 642 €
EBITDA -52 873 € -159 650 € -66 618 € -10 260 € -17 652 € 41 435 € -28 261 €
Net margin 133.7% 116.6% -3.7% 44.3% 24.8% -90.8% 3024.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STERO achieves revenue of 157 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.8%). Vs 2023, growth of +174% (57 k€ -> 157 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 157 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 -53 k€, representing -33.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +245.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 209 k€, i.e. 133.7% 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

156 584 €

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

156 584 €

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

-52 873 €

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

-94 508 €

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

209 323 €

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

-33.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 158.7% 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

21.012%

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

73.0%

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

158.687%

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

2.146

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

17.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
STERO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of STERO (21.01) 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
73.0% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STERO (73.0%) 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
2.15 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STERO (2.15) 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 754.63. 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

754.635

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

-100.365

Liquidity indicators evolution
STERO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
754.63 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STERO (754.63) 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
-100.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STERO (-100.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 98 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 98 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 5122 days of revenue, i.e. 2.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +3985%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 227 935 €

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

0 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

98 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

0 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

5122 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STERO

Positioning of STERO in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of STERO is estimated at 177 556 € (range 112 376€ - 691 087€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
54 tx
112k€ 177k€ 691k€
177 556 € Range: 112 376€ - 691 087€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
156 584 € × 0.59x
Estimation 92 192 €
57 355€ - 109 599€
Net Income Multiple 20%
209 323 € × 1.5x
Estimation 305 604 €
194 909€ - 1 563 321€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 STERO

What is the revenue of STERO ?

The revenue of STERO in 2024 is 157 k€.

Is STERO profitable?

Yes, STERO generated a net profit of 209 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STERO ?

The headquarters of STERO is located in MARSEILLE (13002), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of STERO ?

The tax return of STERO 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 STERO operate?

STERO operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.