SUEZ INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SUEZ INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 258.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 569800873)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 258 359 000 € 138 934 000 € 234 066 000 € 255 255 000 € 281 794 000 € 367 133 000 € 322 578 000 € 365 304 000 € 359 747 000 €
Net income 24 281 000 € 10 887 000 € 51 432 100 € -40 771 000 € 7 305 000 € 7 731 000 € 9 029 000 € 7 983 000 € 39 337 000 €
EBITDA -82 079 000 € -122 029 000 € -98 829 600 € -86 065 000 € -64 503 000 € -54 846 000 € -55 343 000 € -47 686 000 € 741 552 000 €
Net margin 9.4% 7.8% 22.0% -16.0% 2.6% 2.1% 2.8% 2.2% 10.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SUEZ INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 258.4 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +86% (138.9 M€ -> 258.4 M€). After deducting consumption (3.4 M€), gross margin stands at 255.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -82.1 M€, representing -31.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +56.1 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 24.3 M€, i.e. 9.4% 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

258 359 000 €

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

254 986 000 €

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

-82 079 000 €

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

-16 246 000 €

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

24 281 000 €

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

-31.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 37%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 64%. 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 10.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 32.2% 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

36.581%

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

64.212%

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

32.244%

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

10.056

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

53.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
36.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.27
Q3: 42.91
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (36.58) 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
64.21% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.43%
Med: 37.89%
Q3: 61.44%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (64.2%) 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
10.06 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (10.06) 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 105.48. 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

105.485

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

-91.667

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.23
Med: 230.43
Q3: 406.09
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (105.48) 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
-91.67x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL (-91.7x) 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: 340 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 422 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 82 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 497 days of revenue, i.e. 356.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +165%, 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

356 827 366 €

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

340 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

422 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

10 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

497 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SUEZ INTERNATIONAL

Positioning of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 24 156 985€ to 58 564 209€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
24156k€ 33866k€ 58564k€
33 866 784 € Range: 24 156 985€ - 58 564 209€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 SUEZ INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL in 2024 is 258.4 M€.

Is SUEZ INTERNATIONAL profitable?

Yes, SUEZ INTERNATIONAL generated a net profit of 24.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of SUEZ INTERNATIONAL 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 SUEZ INTERNATIONAL operate?

SUEZ INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.