SYLGALEX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYLGALEX is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in CUZANCE (46600), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 459 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 - SYLGALEX (SIREN 525210837)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 458 548 € 440 317 € 408 630 €
Net income 122 928 € 112 701 € 103 873 €
EBITDA 123 177 € 111 986 € 102 895 €
Net margin 26.8% 25.6% 25.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SYLGALEX achieves revenue of 459 k€. Over the period 2016-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2017: +4%. After deducting consumption (142 k€), gross margin stands at 316 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 123 k€, representing 26.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 123 k€, i.e. 26.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

458 548 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

316 377 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

123 177 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

123 552 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

122 928 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

26.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 27.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.98%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

21.988%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

27.884%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.079

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

37.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SYLGALEX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.98 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.41
Med: 37.74
Q3: 166.92
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SYLGALEX (32.98) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
21.99% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.61%
Med: 33.05%
Q3: 59.12%
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SYLGALEX (22.0%) 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
0.08 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SYLGALEX (0.08) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 96.75. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

96.75

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.114

Liquidity indicators evolution
SYLGALEX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
96.75 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 47.03
Med: 96.67
Q3: 181.96
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SYLGALEX (96.75) 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
0.11x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 6.28x
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of SYLGALEX (0.1x) 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: 23 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-36 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +47%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-46 226 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

23 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SYLGALEX

Positioning of SYLGALEX in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1098 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SYLGALEX is estimated at 757 890 € (range 432 679€ - 1 220 473€). With an EBITDA of 123 177€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (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 2018
1098 transactions
432k€ 757k€ 1220k€
757 890 € Range: 432 679€ - 1 220 473€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
123 177 € × 7.0x
Estimation 863 046 €
497 082€ - 1 388 585€
Revenue Multiple 30%
458 548 € × 0.68x
Estimation 312 499 €
203 645€ - 441 275€
Net Income Multiple 20%
122 928 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 163 090 €
615 224€ - 1 968 993€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1098 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 SYLGALEX

What is the revenue of SYLGALEX ?

The revenue of SYLGALEX in 2018 is 459 k€.

Is SYLGALEX profitable?

Yes, SYLGALEX generated a net profit of 123 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SYLGALEX ?

The headquarters of SYLGALEX is located in CUZANCE (46600), in the department Lot.

Where to find the tax return of SYLGALEX ?

The tax return of SYLGALEX 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 SYLGALEX operate?

SYLGALEX operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.