ELA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELA is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in RILLIEUX-LA-PAPE (69140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 496 k€. 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 - ELA (SIREN 507869386)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 495 974 € 568 817 € 699 799 € 724 235 € 883 052 € 504 659 € 431 190 € 343 492 € 331 498 €
Net income 390 714 € 522 355 € 1 362 754 € 427 436 € 2 439 037 € 316 297 € 178 123 € 82 026 € 134 710 €
EBITDA -153 673 € 101 959 € 239 341 € 189 473 € 40 739 € 73 947 € 65 976 € 82 616 € 156 230 €
Net margin 78.8% 91.8% 194.7% 59.0% 276.2% 62.7% 41.3% 23.9% 40.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ELA achieves revenue of 496 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 496 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -154 k€, representing -31.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -251%, reducing margin by 48.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 391 k€, i.e. 78.8% 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

495 974 €

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

495 974 €

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

-153 673 €

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

-192 614 €

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

390 714 €

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

-31.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 93%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 86.6% 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

3.885%

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

92.817%

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

86.627%

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

0.407

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

55.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
ELA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 92.98
Good -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ELA (3.88) 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
92.82% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 48.47%
Q3: 87.35%
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ELA (92.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.41 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ELA (0.41) 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 2465.27. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

2465.266

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

-1.835

Liquidity indicators evolution
ELA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2465.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.72
Med: 472.35
Q3: 3121.45
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ELA (2465.27) 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
-1.83x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.24x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ELA (-1.8x) 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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The gap of 47 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 2137 days of revenue, i.e. 2.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +1550%, 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

2 943 789 €

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

69 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

22 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

2137 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ELA

Positioning of ELA in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ELA is estimated at 1 245 735 € (range 374 848€ - 2 540 704€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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 2024
62 tx
374k€ 1245k€ 2540k€
1 245 735 € Range: 374 848€ - 2 540 704€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
495 974 € × 0.30x
Estimation 150 981 €
78 121€ - 420 391€
Net Income Multiple 20%
390 714 € × 7.4x
Estimation 2 887 867 €
819 941€ - 5 721 173€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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 ELA

What is the revenue of ELA ?

The revenue of ELA in 2024 is 496 k€.

Is ELA profitable?

Yes, ELA generated a net profit of 391 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ELA ?

The headquarters of ELA is located in RILLIEUX-LA-PAPE (69140), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ELA ?

The tax return of ELA 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 ELA operate?

ELA operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.