COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE is a French company founded 48 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in COMPIEGNE (60200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 40.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE (SIREN 312031925)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 40 139 997 € 34 099 629 € 26 730 302 € 22 794 034 € 19 987 423 € 26 121 372 € 23 400 778 € 21 296 871 € 19 884 627 €
Net income 3 159 892 € 2 836 782 € 2 311 513 € 1 427 468 € 1 280 467 € 2 363 829 € 1 723 607 € 1 596 484 € 1 572 324 €
EBITDA 3 530 890 € 3 029 894 € 2 707 637 € 1 710 294 € 1 532 789 € 2 678 404 € 2 119 681 € 1 929 124 € 1 676 213 €
Net margin 7.9% 8.3% 8.6% 6.3% 6.4% 9.0% 7.4% 7.5% 7.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE achieves revenue of 40.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (34.1 M€ -> 40.1 M€). After deducting consumption (10.6 M€), gross margin stands at 29.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.5 M€, representing 8.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.2 M€, i.e. 7.9% 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

40 139 997 €

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

29 507 556 €

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

3 530 890 €

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

2 639 313 €

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

3 159 892 €

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

8.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

53.208%

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

36.152%

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

9.855%

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

1.953

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

41.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.41
Med: 12.03
Q3: 40.28
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET F... (53.21) 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
36.15% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.29%
Med: 37.01%
Q3: 58.36%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET F... (36.1%) 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
1.95 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.9 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET F... (1.95) 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 321.16. 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 9.6x. 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

321.164

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

9.642

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
321.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 154.88
Med: 223.72
Q3: 341.92
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET F... (321.16) 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
9.64x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.02x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET F... (9.6x) 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: 128 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The gap of 66 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 44 days of revenue, i.e. 4.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +49%, 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

4 870 186 €

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

128 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

62 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

2 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

44 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE 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 (29 transactions). This range of 2 751 349€ to 11 851 805€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2751k€ 4369k€ 11851k€
4 369 123 € Range: 2 751 349€ - 11 851 805€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE

What is the revenue of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE ?

The revenue of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE in 2024 is 40.1 M€.

Is COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE profitable?

Yes, COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE generated a net profit of 3.2 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE ?

The headquarters of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE is located in COMPIEGNE (60200), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE ?

The tax return of COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE 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 COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE operate?

COURANTS ELECT FORTS ET FAIBLE 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.