SYPAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SYPAL is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in BEZIERS (34500), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 309 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 - SYPAL (SIREN 750254815)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 308 900 € 320 387 €
Net income 33 791 € 29 454 €
EBITDA 56 727 € 55 325 €
Net margin 10.9% 9.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SYPAL achieves revenue of 309 k€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (95 k€), gross margin stands at 214 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 57 k€, representing 18.4% 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 34 k€, i.e. 10.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

308 900 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

213 915 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

56 727 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

41 404 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

33 791 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 201%. 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 51%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.6% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

200.905%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

50.558%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

14.614%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.837

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

13.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SYPAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
200.91 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.21
Med: 44.7
Q3: 223.14
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of SYPAL (200.91) 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
50.56% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 8.52%
Med: 34.65%
Q3: 62.73%
Good -11 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SYPAL (50.6%) 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
0.84 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.49 years
Q3: 3.46 years
Average -5 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SYPAL (0.84) 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 5.25. 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 4.4x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

5.255

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

4.382

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
5.25 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 36.45
Med: 86.41
Q3: 175.69
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SYPAL (5.25) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
4.38x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.01x
Q3: 6.53x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of SYPAL (4.4x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 111 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 111 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-227 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-194 774 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

111 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-227 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SYPAL

Positioning of SYPAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 144 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SYPAL is estimated at 317 925 € (range 190 695€ - 494 802€). With an EBITDA of 56 727€, the sector multiple of 6.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.88x (in line with sector norms). 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 2018
144 transactions
190k€ 317k€ 494k€
317 925 € Range: 190 695€ - 494 802€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
56 727 € × 6.2x
Estimation 348 939 €
212 430€ - 575 039€
Revenue Multiple 30%
308 900 € × 0.88x
Estimation 271 677 €
187 085€ - 370 003€
Net Income Multiple 20%
33 791 € × 9.2x
Estimation 309 762 €
141 776€ - 481 411€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 144 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 SYPAL

What is the revenue of SYPAL ?

The revenue of SYPAL in 2018 is 309 k€.

Is SYPAL profitable?

Yes, SYPAL generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SYPAL ?

The headquarters of SYPAL is located in BEZIERS (34500), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of SYPAL ?

The tax return of SYPAL 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 SYPAL operate?

SYPAL operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.