SYMBIOSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYMBIOSE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in SAINT-CONTEST (14280), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 724 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 - SYMBIOSE (SIREN 519280028)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 723 919 € 719 078 € 698 209 € 1 064 992 € 531 500 € 619 313 € 711 937 € 734 976 € 598 368 €
Net income 217 653 € 187 388 € 180 380 € 201 340 € 153 533 € 59 274 € 30 478 € 46 175 € 68 421 €
EBITDA 312 050 € 265 528 € 243 039 € 282 858 € 212 506 € 87 512 € 109 483 € 65 215 € 104 657 €
Net margin 30.1% 26.1% 25.8% 18.9% 28.9% 9.6% 4.3% 6.3% 11.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SYMBIOSE achieves revenue of 724 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Vs 2022: +1%. After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 719 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 312 k€, representing 43.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 218 k€, i.e. 30.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

723 919 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

719 428 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

312 050 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

286 164 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

217 653 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

43.1%

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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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 29.6% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.01%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

55.065%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

29.615%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

59.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
SYMBIOSE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.99
Q3: 56.99
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of SYMBIOSE (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
55.06% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 5.84%
Med: 31.54%
Q3: 66.25%
Good

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SYMBIOSE (55.1%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SYMBIOSE (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 202.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

202.688

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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
SYMBIOSE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
202.69 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.92
Med: 220.79
Q3: 547.18
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SYMBIOSE (202.69) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.32x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SYMBIOSE (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: 250 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. The gap of 199 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 96 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-49%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

95 760 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

250 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

51 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SYMBIOSE

Positioning of SYMBIOSE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SYMBIOSE is estimated at 978 452 € (range 309 067€ - 1 873 025€). With an EBITDA of 312 050€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2023
131 transactions
309k€ 978k€ 1873k€
978 452 € Range: 309 067€ - 1 873 025€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
312 050 € × 4.8x
Estimation 1 513 383 €
454 428€ - 2 603 479€
Revenue Multiple 30%
723 919 € × 0.36x
Estimation 258 159 €
128 937€ - 487 967€
Net Income Multiple 20%
217 653 € × 3.3x
Estimation 721 565 €
215 863€ - 2 124 480€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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 SYMBIOSE

What is the revenue of SYMBIOSE ?

The revenue of SYMBIOSE in 2023 is 724 k€.

Is SYMBIOSE profitable?

Yes, SYMBIOSE generated a net profit of 218 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SYMBIOSE ?

The headquarters of SYMBIOSE is located in SAINT-CONTEST (14280), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of SYMBIOSE ?

The tax return of SYMBIOSE 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 SYMBIOSE operate?

SYMBIOSE operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.