CARLO ERBA REAGENTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARLO ERBA REAGENTS is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base. Based in VAL-DE-REUIL (27100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 55.7 M€. 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 - CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (SIREN 391048824)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 55 684 485 € 55 267 760 € 53 334 691 € 43 912 497 € 39 529 316 € 35 412 460 € 33 174 161 € 31 896 494 € 27 153 477 €
Net income -1 128 330 € -2 761 173 € -1 724 299 € -4 015 437 € 2 946 516 € -2 359 676 € -2 514 759 € -2 490 158 € -1 348 814 €
EBITDA 3 298 709 € 1 862 988 € 2 031 072 € 553 303 € 473 902 € -648 813 € -1 349 987 € -1 636 868 € -2 827 012 €
Net margin -2.0% -5.0% -3.2% -9.1% 7.5% -6.7% -7.6% -7.8% -5.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARLO ERBA REAGENTS achieves revenue of 55.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.4%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (26.7 M€), gross margin stands at 29.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.3 M€, representing 5.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -1.1 M€ (-2.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

55 684 485 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

28 982 064 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

3 298 709 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

362 012 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-1 128 330 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -6804%. 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 -1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 32.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-6804.159%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

-1.07%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

1.364%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

32.904

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

28.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-6804.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 15.63
Q3: 39.8
Excellent -73 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (-6804.16) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-1.07% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.28%
Med: 49.25%
Q3: 67.99%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (-1.1%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
32.9 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 2.08 years
Watch -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (32.90) 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 296.74. 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 44.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

296.742

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

44.511

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
296.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 135.13
Med: 215.57
Q3: 394.65
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (296.74) 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
44.51x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.77x
Q3: 9.91x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS (44.5x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 105 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 151 days of revenue, i.e. 23.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +155%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

23 322 890 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

49 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

105 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

151 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS is estimated at 3 582 343 € (range 1 887 245€ - 8 190 163€). With an EBITDA of 3 298 709€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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 2024
74 tx
1887k€ 3582k€ 8190k€
3 582 343 € Range: 1 887 245€ - 8 190 163€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 298 709 € × 0.6x
Estimation 2 061 778 €
624 624€ - 4 754 525€
Revenue Multiple 30%
55 684 485 € × 0.11x
Estimation 6 116 620 €
3 991 615€ - 13 916 228€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 CARLO ERBA REAGENTS

What is the revenue of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS ?

The revenue of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS in 2024 is 55.7 M€.

Is CARLO ERBA REAGENTS profitable?

CARLO ERBA REAGENTS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS ?

The headquarters of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS is located in VAL-DE-REUIL (27100), in the department Eure.

Where to find the tax return of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS ?

The tax return of CARLO ERBA REAGENTS 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 CARLO ERBA REAGENTS operate?

CARLO ERBA REAGENTS operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base (NAF code 20.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.