ECE MULTI-SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ECE MULTI-SERVICES is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale. Based in LE LAMENTIN (97232), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 374 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 - ECE MULTI-SERVICES (SIREN 538388299)
Indicator 2023 2021
Revenue 373 898 € 257 570 €
Net income 38 104 € 28 547 €
EBITDA 47 822 € 40 883 €
Net margin 10.2% 11.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ECE MULTI-SERVICES achieves revenue of 374 k€. Vs 2021, growth of +45% (258 k€ -> 374 k€). After deducting consumption (83 k€), gross margin stands at 291 k€, i.e. a rate of 78%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 48 k€, representing 12.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+45%), EBITDA varies by +17%, reducing margin by 3.1 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 38 k€, i.e. 10.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

373 898 €

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

291 010 €

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

47 822 €

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

42 202 €

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

38 104 €

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

12.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.7% 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 (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

5.88%

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

5.553%

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

11.694%

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

0.082

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

61.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.88 2023
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 16.38
Q3: 100.81
Good -16 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of ECE MULTI-SERVICES (5.88) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
5.55% 2023
2021
2023
Q1: 0.54%
Med: 16.35%
Q3: 43.46%
Average -10 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ECE MULTI-SERVICES (5.5%) 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
0.08 years 2023
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.8 years
Average -7 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ECE MULTI-SERVICES (0.08) 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 interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 8.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

8.569

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
362.02 2021
2021
Q1: 86.7
Med: 145.91
Q3: 239.18
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ECE MULTI-SERVICES (362.02) 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
8.57x 2023
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.47x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of ECE MULTI-SERVICES (8.6x) 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: 18 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 22 days of revenue, i.e. 23 k€ to permanently finance.

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

22 617 €

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

18 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

0 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

0 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

22 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ECE MULTI-SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale

Valuation estimate

Based on 357 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ECE MULTI-SERVICES is estimated at 230 111 € (range 127 588€ - 444 128€). With an EBITDA of 47 822€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.33x (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 2023
357 transactions
127k€ 230k€ 444k€
230 111 € Range: 127 588€ - 444 128€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
47 822 € × 5.6x
Estimation 269 981 €
171 047€ - 550 945€
Revenue Multiple 30%
373 898 € × 0.33x
Estimation 122 859 €
73 662€ - 197 835€
Net Income Multiple 20%
38 104 € × 7.6x
Estimation 291 316 €
99 834€ - 546 530€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 357 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 ECE MULTI-SERVICES

What is the revenue of ECE MULTI-SERVICES ?

The revenue of ECE MULTI-SERVICES in 2023 is 374 k€.

Is ECE MULTI-SERVICES profitable?

Yes, ECE MULTI-SERVICES generated a net profit of 38 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ECE MULTI-SERVICES ?

The headquarters of ECE MULTI-SERVICES is located in LE LAMENTIN (97232), in the department Martinique.

Where to find the tax return of ECE MULTI-SERVICES ?

The tax return of ECE MULTI-SERVICES 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 ECE MULTI-SERVICES operate?

ECE MULTI-SERVICES operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.