VSE TELESURVEILLANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VSE TELESURVEILLANCE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de sécurité privée . Based in HERBLAY-SUR-SEINE (95220), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 705 k€. 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 - VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (SIREN 451456164)
Indicator 2023 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 705 382 € 835 105 € 964 752 € 1 516 148 € 1 081 735 € 873 521 €
Net income -7 123 € 43 700 € 6 603 € 68 087 € 55 266 € 59 392 €
EBITDA -22 664 € 57 873 € 24 388 € 104 962 € 78 884 € 57 846 €
Net margin -1.0% 5.2% 0.7% 4.5% 5.1% 6.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, VSE TELESURVEILLANCE achieves revenue of 705 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.0%). Significant drop of -16% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 703 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -23 k€, representing -3.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-16%), EBITDA varies by -139%, reducing margin by 10.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-1.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

705 382 €

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

703 292 €

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

-22 664 €

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

12 062 €

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

-7 123 €

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

-3.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 62%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 42%. 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 4.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

61.907%

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

42.099%

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

2.785%

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

4.5

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

36.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
61.91 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.89
Q3: 49.48
Average +48 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (61.91) 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
42.1% 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 1.59%
Med: 17.58%
Q3: 39.08%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (42.1%) 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
4.5 years 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.44 years
Watch +18 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (4.50) 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 291.14. 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

291.145

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

-9.681

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
291.14 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 104.39
Med: 134.24
Q3: 198.27
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (291.14) 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
-9.68x 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.86x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE (-9.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 100 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The gap of 74 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 98 days of revenue, i.e. 192 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +86%, requiring additional financing.

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

192 132 €

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

100 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

26 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

98 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de sécurité privée

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 57 937€ to 296 346€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
57k€ 125k€ 296k€
125 170 € Range: 57 937€ - 296 346€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 VSE TELESURVEILLANCE

What is the revenue of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE ?

The revenue of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE in 2023 is 705 k€.

Is VSE TELESURVEILLANCE profitable?

VSE TELESURVEILLANCE recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE ?

The headquarters of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE is located in HERBLAY-SUR-SEINE (95220), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE ?

The tax return of VSE TELESURVEILLANCE 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 VSE TELESURVEILLANCE operate?

VSE TELESURVEILLANCE operates in the sector Activités de sécurité privée (NAF code 80.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.