SYNAPS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SYNAPS is a French company
founded 20 years ago,
specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs.
Based in LIMAS (69400),
this company of category PME
shows in 2021 a revenue of 756 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2021, SYNAPS achieves revenue of 756 k€. Over the period 2015-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2020, growth of +15% (658 k€ -> 756 k€). After deducting consumption (24 k€), gross margin stands at 732 k€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 116 k€, representing 15.3% 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 85 k€, i.e. 11.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2021)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
756 036 €
Gross margin (2021)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
732 321 €
EBITDA (2021)
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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
115 846 €
EBIT (2021)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
112 281 €
Net income (2021)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
84 990 €
EBITDA margin (2021)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
15.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 75%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 11.6% 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 (2021)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
3.731%
Financial autonomy (2021)
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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
74.633%
Cash flow / Revenue (2021)
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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
11.591%
Repayment capacity (2021)
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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
0.135
Asset age ratio (2021)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Debt ratio
3.794
0.0
0.084
0.0
0.586
0.972
3.731
Financial autonomy
64.884
73.873
84.11
72.296
64.207
74.011
74.633
Repayment capacity
-0.405
0.0
0.004
0.0
0.023
0.035
0.135
Cash flow / Revenue
-6.055%
8.123%
13.735%
15.654%
11.76%
12.847%
11.591%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.732021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.45
Q3: 60.06
Good+8 pts over 3 years
In 2021, the debt ratio of SYNAPS (3.73) 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
74.63%2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 14.18%
Med: 38.58%
Q3: 59.72%
Excellent
In 2021, the financial autonomy of SYNAPS (74.6%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.14 years2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.97 years
Average
In 2021, the repayment capacity of SYNAPS (0.14) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 378.90. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2021)
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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
378.902
Interest coverage (2021)
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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
0.268
Liquidity indicators evolution SYNAPS
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Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Liquidity ratio
269.693
341.733
585.795
497.315
275.788
373.819
378.902
Interest coverage
-2.142
0.882
0.77
0.0
0.0
0.035
0.268
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
378.92021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 147.76
Med: 257.01
Q3: 417.64
Good+15 pts over 3 years
In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SYNAPS (378.90) 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
0.27x2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.13x
Good+31 pts over 3 years
In 2021, the interest coverage of SYNAPS (0.3x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 30 days of revenue, i.e. 64 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2021, WCR increased by +24%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2021)
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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
63 666 €
Customer credit (2021)
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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
45 j
Supplier credit (2021)
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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
22 j
Inventory turnover (2021)
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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 (2021)
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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
30 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SYNAPS
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Indicator
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Operating WCR
51 327 €
117 582 €
115 778 €
57 421 €
133 392 €
102 590 €
63 666 €
Inventory turnover (days)
22
15
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
67
61
80
62
58
54
45
Supplier payment term (days)
62
57
6
38
78
41
22
Positioning of SYNAPS in its sector
Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs
Valuation estimate
Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SYNAPS is estimated at
133 318 €
(range 51 078€ - 374 388€).
With an EBITDA of 115 846€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x
(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 value2021
103 transactions
51k€133k€374k€
133 318 €Range: 51 078€ - 374 388€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
115 846 €×1.0x
Estimation112 439 €
36 873€ - 363 343€
Revenue Multiple30%
756 036 €×0.25x
Estimation188 126 €
83 106€ - 414 033€
Net Income Multiple20%
84 990 €×1.2x
Estimation103 303 €
38 552€ - 342 533€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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...).
Similar companies (Edition de logiciels applicatifs)
Compare SYNAPS with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, SYNAPS generated a net profit of 85 k€ in 2021.
Where is the headquarters of SYNAPS ?
The headquarters of SYNAPS is located in LIMAS (69400), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of SYNAPS ?
The tax return of SYNAPS 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 SYNAPS operate?
SYNAPS operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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