EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Culture de la canne à sucre. Based in SAINT-BENOIT (97470), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 221 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 - EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (SIREN 449372952)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2018
Revenue 220 578 € 195 831 € 204 123 € 193 074 €
Net income 74 451 € 63 138 € 56 804 € 81 726 €
EBITDA 96 172 € 85 089 € 71 317 € 90 574 €
Net margin 33.8% 32.2% 27.8% 42.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST achieves revenue of 221 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (196 k€ -> 221 k€). After deducting consumption (63 k€), gross margin stands at 157 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 96 k€, representing 43.6% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 74 k€, i.e. 33.8% 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

220 578 €

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

157 440 €

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

96 172 €

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

75 778 €

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

74 451 €

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

29.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 75%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 28.8% 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 (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

16.441%

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

75.415%

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

28.763%

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

0.479

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

21.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.44 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 11.71
Q3: 86.99
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (16.44) 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
75.42% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 33.52%
Med: 58.64%
Q3: 86.57%
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (75.4%) 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
0.48 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.28 years
Q3: 0.65 years
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (0.48) 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 722.80. 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 1.2x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

722.803

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

1.194

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
722.8 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 157.66
Med: 270.77
Q3: 768.69
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (722.80) 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
1.19x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.6x
Med: 3.59x
Q3: 21.07x
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST (1.2x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Overall, WCR represents 438 days of revenue, i.e. 268 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +30%, 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

268 357 €

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

27 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

50 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

438 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST

Positioning of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST in its sector

Comparison with sector Culture de la canne à sucre

Valuation estimate

Based on 138 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST is estimated at 224 641 € (range 78 539€ - 406 489€). With an EBITDA of 96 172€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.41x (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 2024
138 transactions
78k€ 224k€ 406k€
224 641 € Range: 78 539€ - 406 489€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
96 172 € × 3.3x
Estimation 321 682 €
106 406€ - 479 967€
Revenue Multiple 30%
220 578 € × 0.41x
Estimation 91 367 €
31 334€ - 153 417€
Net Income Multiple 20%
74 451 € × 2.4x
Estimation 181 953 €
79 683€ - 602 403€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 138 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 EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST

What is the revenue of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST ?

The revenue of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST in 2024 is 221 k€.

Is EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST profitable?

Yes, EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST generated a net profit of 74 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST ?

The headquarters of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST is located in SAINT-BENOIT (97470), in the department La Reunion.

Where to find the tax return of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST ?

The tax return of EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST 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 EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST operate?

EARL AGRICOLE DE L'EST operates in the sector Culture de la canne à sucre (NAF code 01.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.