EBONY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EBONY is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles. Based in VILLEURBANNE (69100), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 577 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - EBONY (SIREN 421460445)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 577 092 € 1 058 508 € 1 489 652 € 1 057 753 € 1 778 091 € 1 394 767 € 951 223 € 166 926 €
Net income -466 734 € 234 523 € -226 508 € 527 502 € -189 418 € 11 399 € 81 311 € -338 747 €
EBITDA -375 850 € -247 282 € -139 416 € -340 883 € -125 011 € -180 371 € -300 644 € -308 633 €
Net margin -80.9% 22.2% -15.2% 49.9% -10.7% 0.8% 8.5% -202.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, EBONY achieves revenue of 577 k€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.4%. Significant drop of -45% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (394 k€), gross margin stands at 183 k€, i.e. a rate of 32%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -376 k€, representing -65.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-45%), EBITDA varies by -52%, reducing margin by 41.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -467 k€ (-80.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

577 092 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

183 023 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-375 850 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-491 219 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-466 734 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-64.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -218%. 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 -57%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-218.404%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-56.743%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-70.01%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-1.957

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

29.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
EBONY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-218.4 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.12
Med: 29.27
Q3: 93.95
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of EBONY (-218.40) 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
-56.74% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 12.04%
Med: 28.81%
Q3: 48.02%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of EBONY (-56.7%) 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
-1.96 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.61 years
Q3: 2.58 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of EBONY (-1.96) 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 238.44. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

238.44

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-1.012

Liquidity indicators evolution
EBONY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
238.44 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 117.16
Med: 164.9
Q3: 258.07
Good +53 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of EBONY (238.44) 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
-1.01x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.92x
Q3: 4.31x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of EBONY (-1.0x) 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: 114 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The gap of 69 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 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 110 days of revenue, i.e. 176 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +546%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

176 157 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

114 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

45 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

11 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
EBONY

Positioning of EBONY in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de meubles

Valuation estimate

Based on 55 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of EBONY is estimated at 113 987 € (range 70 149€ - 180 830€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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 2023
55 tx
70k€ 113k€ 180k€
113 987 € Range: 70 149€ - 180 830€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
577 092 € × 0.20x = 113 988 €
Range: 70 149€ - 180 830€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 55 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 EBONY

What is the revenue of EBONY ?

The revenue of EBONY in 2023 is 577 k€.

Is EBONY profitable?

EBONY recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of EBONY ?

The headquarters of EBONY is located in VILLEURBANNE (69100), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of EBONY ?

The tax return of EBONY 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 EBONY operate?

EBONY operates in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles (NAF code 47.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.