Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: 5560Size: PMECreation date: 2001-06-01 (24 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestionLocation: RENNES (35000), Ille-et-Vilaine
ELAN CREATEUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
ELAN CREATEUR is a French company
founded 24 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion.
Based in RENNES (35000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - ELAN CREATEUR (SIREN 437827959)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
3 338 611 €
3 099 086 €
3 190 643 €
3 090 258 €
2 550 066 €
2 775 334 €
2 554 792 €
2 784 502 €
2 752 232 €
Net income
20 580 €
-127 919 €
27 085 €
10 516 €
-88 093 €
-10 046 €
46 655 €
-38 827 €
59 652 €
EBITDA
268 885 €
-127 127 €
-17 943 €
40 462 €
-5 863 €
-45 686 €
-24 715 €
-23 686 €
29 456 €
Net margin
0.6%
-4.1%
0.8%
0.3%
-3.5%
-0.4%
1.8%
-1.4%
2.2%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, ELAN CREATEUR achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (275 k€), gross margin stands at 3.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 269 k€, representing 8.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21 k€, i.e. 0.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
3 338 611 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 063 316 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
268 885 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-7 862 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
20 580 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
7.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 82%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 7.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
82.31%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
15.25%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
0.622%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
7.811
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
21.707
22.963
12.308
3.547
74.984
22.673
22.017
100.693
82.31
Financial autonomy
23.375
20.84
24.916
24.603
15.051
19.632
17.854
11.128
15.25
Repayment capacity
2.111
-6.768
-109.127
-1.948
-2.563
0.8
0.998
-3.71
7.811
Cash flow / Revenue
1.021%
-0.294%
-0.013%
-0.203%
-2.799%
2.433%
2.062%
-1.491%
0.622%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
82.312024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.0
Q3: 41.75
Average+17 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of ELAN CREATEUR (82.31) 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
15.25%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27%
Med: 38.89%
Q3: 76.46%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of ELAN CREATEUR (15.2%) 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
7.81 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of ELAN CREATEUR (7.81) 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 134.56. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
134.565
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.285
Liquidity indicators evolution ELAN CREATEUR
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
145.658
137.314
140.639
129.451
132.542
121.62
122.894
122.343
134.565
Interest coverage
17.586
-5.037
-3.285
-0.746
-1.757
1.006
-4.124
-0.485
0.285
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
134.562024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.89
Med: 313.79
Q3: 966.61
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ELAN CREATEUR (134.56) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Interest coverage
0.28x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.27x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of ELAN CREATEUR (0.3x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-45 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-272%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-414 589 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
26 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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)
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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
4 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
-45 j
WCR and payment terms evolution ELAN CREATEUR
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
240 518 €
278 283 €
384 496 €
108 044 €
-232 235 €
-207 851 €
-629 769 €
-344 030 €
-414 589 €
Inventory turnover (days)
6
4
8
8
12
7
6
5
4
Customer payment term (days)
46
53
61
52
47
47
33
48
26
Supplier payment term (days)
92
103
113
94
94
26
29
35
22
Positioning of ELAN CREATEUR in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion
Valuation estimate
Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of ELAN CREATEUR is estimated at
1 260 950 €
(range 508 651€ - 1 717 685€).
With an EBITDA of 268 885€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x
(in line with sector norms).
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 value2024
69 tx
508k€1260k€1717k€
1 260 950 €Range: 508 651€ - 1 717 685€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
268 885 €×4.3x
Estimation1 145 004 €
227 642€ - 1 833 181€
Revenue Multiple30%
3 338 611 €×0.66x
Estimation2 199 811 €
1 280 225€ - 2 432 459€
Net Income Multiple20%
20 580 €×6.9x
Estimation142 527 €
53 815€ - 356 785€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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...).
Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)
Compare ELAN CREATEUR with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, ELAN CREATEUR generated a net profit of 21 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of ELAN CREATEUR ?
The headquarters of ELAN CREATEUR is located in RENNES (35000), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.
Where to find the tax return of ELAN CREATEUR ?
The tax return of ELAN CREATEUR 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 ELAN CREATEUR operate?
ELAN CREATEUR operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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