SYLVA TECHNIC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYLVA TECHNIC is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in CERNAY (68700), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 372 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 - SYLVA TECHNIC (SIREN 340746734)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 371 931 € 545 251 € 438 912 € 446 400 € 348 675 € 345 109 € 401 398 €
Net income 1 458 € 65 321 € 43 535 € 51 476 € 32 759 € 0 € 18 516 €
EBITDA -2 001 € 95 930 € 61 661 € 84 174 € 47 841 € 35 614 € 36 666 €
Net margin 0.4% 12.0% 9.9% 11.5% 9.4% 0.0% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SYLVA TECHNIC achieves revenue of 372 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.3%). Significant drop of -32% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 365 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2 k€, representing -0.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-32%), EBITDA varies by -102%, reducing margin by 18.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

371 931 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

364 837 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-2 001 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 747 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 458 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 113%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

112.613%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

37.107%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-0.879%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-23.129

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

8.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SYLVA TECHNIC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
112.61 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 5.78
Med: 33.13
Q3: 93.91
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SYLVA TECHNIC (112.61) 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
37.11% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 15.21%
Med: 35.03%
Q3: 53.87%
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SYLVA TECHNIC (37.1%) 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
-23.13 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.62 years
Q3: 1.92 years
Excellent -32 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SYLVA TECHNIC (-23.13) 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 357.18. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

357.175

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-52.124

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
357.18 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 132.91
Med: 194.82
Q3: 299.02
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SYLVA TECHNIC (357.18) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-52.12x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.54x
Q3: 2.21x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SYLVA TECHNIC (-52.1x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The gap of 40 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 73 days of revenue, i.e. 75 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +162%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

75 004 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

57 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

12 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

73 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SYLVA TECHNIC

Positioning of SYLVA TECHNIC in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SYLVA TECHNIC is estimated at 80 514 € (range 40 946€ - 115 786€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
125 transactions
40k€ 80k€ 115k€
80 514 € Range: 40 946€ - 115 786€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
371 931 € × 0.35x
Estimation 131 055 €
67 311€ - 185 989€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 458 € × 3.2x
Estimation 4 704 €
1 398€ - 10 483€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 SYLVA TECHNIC

What is the revenue of SYLVA TECHNIC ?

The revenue of SYLVA TECHNIC in 2022 is 372 k€.

Is SYLVA TECHNIC profitable?

Yes, SYLVA TECHNIC generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SYLVA TECHNIC ?

The headquarters of SYLVA TECHNIC is located in CERNAY (68700), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of SYLVA TECHNIC ?

The tax return of SYLVA TECHNIC 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 SYLVA TECHNIC operate?

SYLVA TECHNIC operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.