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SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités d'enquête. Based in BOURGES (18000), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 67 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 - SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (SIREN 800378697)
Indicator 2019
Revenue 66 996 €
Net income 2 794 €
EBITDA 3 059 €
Net margin 4.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION achieves revenue of 67 k€. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 66 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 3 k€, representing 4.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 4.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

66 996 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

65 766 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

3 059 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 534 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 794 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 14%. 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 54%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

14.48%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

53.781%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

4.17%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

1.501

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.48 2019
2019
Q1: 0.1
Med: 5.02
Q3: 21.92
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (14.48) 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
53.78% 2019
2019
Q1: 6.62%
Med: 51.86%
Q3: 63.81%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (53.8%) 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
1.5 years 2019
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.26 years
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In 2019, the repayment capacity of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (1.50) 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 224.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

224.215

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
224.22 2019
2019
Q1: 140.37
Med: 213.05
Q3: 371.03
Good

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (224.22) 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
0.0x 2019
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.43x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION (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: 116 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. The gap of 86 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 65 days of revenue, i.e. 12 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

12 059 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

116 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

30 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

65 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités d'enquête

Valuation estimate

Based on 55 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION is estimated at 10 804 € (range 3 775€ - 20 197€). With an EBITDA of 3 059€, the sector multiple of 3.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
55 tx
3k€ 10k€ 20k€
10 804 € Range: 3 775€ - 20 197€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 059 € × 3.8x
Estimation 11 487 €
3 062€ - 14 911€
Revenue Multiple 30%
66 996 € × 0.18x
Estimation 11 997 €
6 537€ - 29 235€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 794 € × 2.6x
Estimation 7 310 €
1 419€ - 19 857€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 55 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 SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION

What is the revenue of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION ?

The revenue of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION in 2019 is 67 k€.

Is SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION profitable?

Yes, SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION ?

The headquarters of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION is located in BOURGES (18000), in the department Cher.

Where to find the tax return of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION ?

The tax return of SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION 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 SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION operate?

SYNAPSE INVESTIGATION operates in the sector Activités d'enquête (NAF code 80.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.