SURMESURE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SURMESURE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in SAINT-AUPRE (38960), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 328 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 - SURMESURE (SIREN 524414836)
Indicator 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 328 232 € 284 644 € 228 852 €
Net income 33 484 € 61 103 € 32 831 €
EBITDA 40 077 € 80 714 € 40 173 €
Net margin 10.2% 21.5% 14.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SURMESURE achieves revenue of 328 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.8%. Vs 2018, growth of +15% (285 k€ -> 328 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 328 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 40 k€, representing 12.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+15%), EBITDA varies by -50%, reducing margin by 16.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 33 k€, i.e. 10.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

328 232 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

328 232 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

40 077 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

39 823 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

33 484 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.2%

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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 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 9.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.007%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

19.312%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

9.725%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

23.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.03
Med: 18.11
Q3: 87.78
Excellent -8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SURMESURE (0.01) 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
19.31% 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 11.68%
Med: 34.36%
Q3: 55.51%
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SURMESURE (19.3%) 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
0.0 years 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.5 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SURMESURE (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 120.30. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

120.297

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
120.3 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 143.99
Med: 218.85
Q3: 346.3
Watch -12 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SURMESURE (120.30) 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
0.0x 2020
2017
2018
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.53x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of SURMESURE (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: 12 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-175 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-248%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-159 186 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

12 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

7 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

-175 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SURMESURE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 61 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SURMESURE is estimated at 157 782 € (range 91 641€ - 330 765€). With an EBITDA of 40 077€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2020
61 tx
91k€ 157k€ 330k€
157 782 € Range: 91 641€ - 330 765€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
40 077 € × 3.5x
Estimation 142 050 €
92 212€ - 325 889€
Revenue Multiple 30%
328 232 € × 0.62x
Estimation 201 924 €
107 023€ - 341 930€
Net Income Multiple 20%
33 484 € × 3.9x
Estimation 130 899 €
67 145€ - 326 211€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 61 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 SURMESURE

What is the revenue of SURMESURE ?

The revenue of SURMESURE in 2020 is 328 k€.

Is SURMESURE profitable?

Yes, SURMESURE generated a net profit of 33 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SURMESURE ?

The headquarters of SURMESURE is located in SAINT-AUPRE (38960), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of SURMESURE ?

The tax return of SURMESURE 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 SURMESURE operate?

SURMESURE operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.