ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in MAISONS-ALFORT (94700), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 879 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 - ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (SIREN 408893303)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Revenue 878 790 € 1 039 826 € 612 989 € 537 439 € 507 251 € 559 771 € 531 675 € 618 744 € 602 019 € 766 693 €
Net income 177 657 € 288 528 € 151 232 € 69 013 € 9 148 € 2 187 € -96 917 € -108 777 € -50 587 € -208 862 €
EBITDA 268 901 € 341 131 € 125 637 € 99 278 € -3 196 € 9 460 € -60 137 € -79 687 € -34 884 € -85 775 €
Net margin 20.2% 27.7% 24.7% 12.8% 1.8% 0.4% -18.2% -17.6% -8.4% -27.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT achieves revenue of 879 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Significant drop of -15% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (42 k€), gross margin stands at 837 k€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 269 k€, representing 30.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-15%), EBITDA varies by -21%, reducing margin by 2.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 178 k€, i.e. 20.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

878 790 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

836 848 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

268 901 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

258 154 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

177 657 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

30.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 88%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 22.5% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.014%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

88.207%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

22.495%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

43.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 4.4
Med: 36.39
Q3: 99.66
Excellent -13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (0.01) 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
88.21% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 15.24%
Med: 33.93%
Q3: 52.99%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (88.2%) 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
0.0 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.51 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Excellent -22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (0.00) 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 674.70. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

674.696

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.363

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
674.7 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 135.74
Med: 196.44
Q3: 292.86
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (674.70) 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
0.36x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 1.91x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT (0.4x) 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: 30 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 12 days of revenue, i.e. 30 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-78%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

29 879 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

30 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT is estimated at 580 454 € (range 202 717€ - 1 070 248€). With an EBITDA of 268 901€, the sector multiple of 2.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2021
125 transactions
202k€ 580k€ 1070k€
580 454 € Range: 202 717€ - 1 070 248€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
268 901 € × 2.8x
Estimation 745 842 €
241 847€ - 1 365 878€
Revenue Multiple 30%
878 790 € × 0.35x
Estimation 309 654 €
159 041€ - 439 450€
Net Income Multiple 20%
177 657 € × 3.2x
Estimation 573 187 €
170 406€ - 1 277 372€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT

What is the revenue of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The revenue of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT in 2021 is 879 k€.

Is ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT profitable?

Yes, ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT generated a net profit of 178 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The headquarters of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT is located in MAISONS-ALFORT (94700), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT ?

The tax return of ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT 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 ENVIRONNEMENT operate?

ELAN ENVIRONNEMENT operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.