SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in CHASSIEU (69680), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 42.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (SIREN 379941735)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 42 538 193 € 38 102 382 € 31 465 870 € 17 548 149 € N/C N/C 5 146 848 € 5 094 366 € 4 893 433 €
Net income 261 259 € 193 829 € 187 704 € 632 227 € 322 796 € 331 333 € 221 793 € 166 774 € 214 291 €
EBITDA 499 992 € 367 290 € 345 859 € 874 350 € N/C N/C 301 473 € 240 784 € 312 271 €
Net margin 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 3.6% N/C N/C 4.3% 3.3% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 42.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +31.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +12% (38.1 M€ -> 42.5 M€). After deducting consumption (30.5 M€), gross margin stands at 12.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 28%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 500 k€, representing 1.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 261 k€, i.e. 0.6% 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

42 538 193 €

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

12 010 913 €

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

499 992 €

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

368 075 €

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

261 259 €

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

1.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 250%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 24.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

249.758%

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

23.618%

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

0.924%

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

24.609

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

3.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
249.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.27
Q3: 43.96
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (249.76) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
23.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 14.64%
Med: 38.36%
Q3: 60.56%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (23.6%) 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
24.61 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Watch

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (24.61) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 543.64. 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 1.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

543.641

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

0.957

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
543.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.74
Med: 202.27
Q3: 325.9
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (543.64) 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
0.96x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.41x
Q3: 6.25x
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS (1.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 9 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 86 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 12.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +559%, 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

12 449 228 €

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

18 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

9 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

86 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

105 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS

Positioning of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS is estimated at 2 936 757 € (range 1 573 357€ - 9 029 674€). With an EBITDA of 499 992€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2024
124 transactions
1573k€ 2936k€ 9029k€
2 936 757 € Range: 1 573 357€ - 9 029 674€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
499 992 € × 0.7x
Estimation 351 937 €
166 373€ - 1 280 922€
Revenue Multiple 30%
42 538 193 € × 0.21x
Estimation 9 059 546 €
4 912 777€ - 27 441 514€
Net Income Multiple 20%
261 259 € × 0.8x
Estimation 214 628 €
81 689€ - 783 796€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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 SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS in 2024 is 42.5 M€.

Is SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS profitable?

Yes, SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 261 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS is located in CHASSIEU (69680), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS 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 SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS operate?

SYMBIOS FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.