CLARIOS FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CLARIOS FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique. Based in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 302.5 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 - CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (SIREN 562089896)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 302 515 098 € 291 740 591 € 226 856 742 € 200 983 507 € 191 057 084 € 184 923 775 € 169 962 811 € 101 288 477 € 97 421 849 €
Net income 12 465 728 € 10 300 457 € 10 945 966 € 10 832 158 € 18 511 149 € 15 183 331 € 13 523 767 € 10 461 361 € 8 828 247 €
EBITDA 15 239 890 € 14 500 325 € 17 637 366 € 19 132 604 € 31 089 048 € 29 196 101 € 25 449 330 € 21 203 132 € 18 662 099 €
Net margin 4.1% 3.5% 4.8% 5.4% 9.7% 8.2% 8.0% 10.3% 9.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CLARIOS FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 302.5 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.4%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (280.3 M€), gross margin stands at 22.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 7%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15.2 M€, representing 5.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12.5 M€, i.e. 4.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

302 515 098 €

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

22 254 472 €

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

15 239 890 €

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

14 235 185 €

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

12 465 728 €

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

5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 40%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.3% 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

39.637%

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

51.655%

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

4.314%

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

1.701

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

0.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
39.64 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09
Med: 9.52
Q3: 41.62
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (39.64) 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
51.66% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 24.66%
Med: 46.87%
Q3: 64.83%
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (51.7%) 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
1.7 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.2 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (1.70) 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 364.60. 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 12.1x. 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

364.601

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

12.053

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
364.6 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 164.48
Med: 234.82
Q3: 361.85
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (364.60) 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
12.05x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 5.22x
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS (12.1x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The gap of 37 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 116 days of revenue, i.e. 97.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +115%, 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

97 291 881 €

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

61 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

24 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

0 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

116 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CLARIOS FRANCE SAS

Positioning of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 22 480 090€ to 67 913 857€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
22480k€ 36371k€ 67913k€
36 371 622 € Range: 22 480 090€ - 67 913 857€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 CLARIOS FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS in 2024 is 302.5 M€.

Is CLARIOS FRANCE SAS profitable?

Yes, CLARIOS FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 12.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS is located in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of CLARIOS FRANCE SAS 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 CLARIOS FRANCE SAS operate?

CLARIOS FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique (NAF code 46.69A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.