A.B.L. ELEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

A.B.L. ELEC is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in SAINT-PAL-DE-MONS (43620), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 165 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 - A.B.L. ELEC (SIREN 484333471)
Indicator 2018 2016
Revenue 165 435 € 137 216 €
Net income 25 268 € 7 805 €
EBITDA -1 608 € 8 752 €
Net margin 15.3% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, A.B.L. ELEC achieves revenue of 165 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +21% (137 k€ -> 165 k€). After deducting consumption (13 k€), gross margin stands at 152 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -2 k€, representing -1.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+21%), EBITDA varies by -118%, reducing margin by 7.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 25 k€, i.e. 15.3% 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

165 435 €

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

152 151 €

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

-1 608 €

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

-4 813 €

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

25 268 €

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

-1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 52%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 16.7% 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

51.904%

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

21.854%

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

16.668%

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

0.803

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

41.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
A.B.L. ELEC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
51.9 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.75
Med: 12.64
Q3: 47.9
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of A.B.L. ELEC (51.90) 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
21.85% 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 10.85%
Med: 33.36%
Q3: 55.26%
Average +12 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of A.B.L. ELEC (21.9%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.8 years 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 0.97 years
Average +45 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of A.B.L. ELEC (0.80) 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 180.57. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

180.569

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

-5.721

Liquidity indicators evolution
A.B.L. ELEC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
180.57 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 145.12
Med: 202.85
Q3: 303.06
Average +18 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of A.B.L. ELEC (180.57) 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
-5.72x 2018
2016
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.14x
Q3: 2.2x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of A.B.L. ELEC (-5.7x) 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: 68 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 114 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 87 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 77 days of revenue, i.e. 35 k€ to permanently finance.

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

35 253 €

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

68 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

114 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

87 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

77 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
A.B.L. ELEC

Positioning of A.B.L. ELEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 15 666€ to 49 845€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
15k€ 18k€ 49k€
18 862 € Range: 15 666€ - 49 845€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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 A.B.L. ELEC

What is the revenue of A.B.L. ELEC ?

The revenue of A.B.L. ELEC in 2018 is 165 k€.

Is A.B.L. ELEC profitable?

Yes, A.B.L. ELEC generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of A.B.L. ELEC ?

The headquarters of A.B.L. ELEC is located in SAINT-PAL-DE-MONS (43620), in the department Haute-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of A.B.L. ELEC ?

The tax return of A.B.L. ELEC 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 A.B.L. ELEC operate?

A.B.L. ELEC operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.