CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in VEDENE (84270), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 12 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 - CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (SIREN 793299090)
Indicator 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 11 778 € 54 998 € 45 456 €
Net income 1 147 € 548 € -9 921 €
EBITDA 1 592 € 10 628 € 482 €
Net margin 9.7% 1.0% -21.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE achieves revenue of 12 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2014-2016 (CAGR: -49.1%). Significant drop of -79% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (443 €), gross margin stands at 11 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 13.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-79%), EBITDA varies by -85%, reducing margin by 5.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 9.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

11 778 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

11 335 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

1 592 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 076 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 147 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -820%. 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 -5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-819.853%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

-4.74%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-6.427%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-14.729

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

42.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-819.85 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.3
Med: 24.59
Q3: 93.68
Excellent

In 2016, the debt ratio of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (-819.85) 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
-4.74% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 16.96%
Med: 35.06%
Q3: 60.92%
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In 2016, the financial autonomy of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (-4.7%) 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
-14.73 years 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 1.57 years
Excellent -63 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (-14.73) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 133.52. 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 71.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

133.52

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

71.671

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
133.52 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 116.66
Med: 187.44
Q3: 334.08
Average +12 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (133.52) 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
71.67x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.69x
Excellent

In 2016, the interest coverage of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE (71.7x) 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: 5 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 221 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 216 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-352 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1010%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

-11 523 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

5 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

221 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

-352 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE is estimated at 2 803 € (range 878€ - 6 473€). With an EBITDA of 1 592€, the sector multiple of 1.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
136 transactions
0k€ 2k€ 6k€
2 803 € Range: 878€ - 6 473€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 592 € × 1.7x
Estimation 2 691 €
599€ - 5 558€
Revenue Multiple 30%
11 778 € × 0.21x
Estimation 2 449 €
1 391€ - 5 529€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 147 € × 3.2x
Estimation 3 617 €
806€ - 10 181€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE

What is the revenue of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE ?

The revenue of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE in 2016 is 12 k€.

Is CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE profitable?

Yes, CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE ?

The headquarters of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE is located in VEDENE (84270), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE ?

The tax return of CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE 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 CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE operate?

CLAUDE EMERICK FORAGE operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.