ELBE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELBE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in MARCOLS-LES-EAUX (07190), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 116 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 - ELBE (SIREN 795318682)
Indicator 2023 2022 2019 2018
Revenue 116 278 € 110 514 € 100 691 € 102 862 €
Net income -7 408 € 348 € 1 736 € 38 981 €
EBITDA -734 € -40 € 2 248 € 619 €
Net margin -6.4% 0.3% 1.7% 37.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ELBE achieves revenue of 116 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +2.5%). Vs 2022: +5%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 116 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 -734 €, representing -0.6% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-6.4% 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

116 278 €

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

116 278 €

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

-734 €

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

-865 €

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

-7 408 €

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

-0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 85%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 53%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

84.756%

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

52.883%

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

-6.259%

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

-50.973

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
84.76 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Average +47 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of ELBE (84.76) 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
52.88% 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Average -30 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ELBE (52.9%) 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
-50.97 years 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ELBE (-50.97) 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 2220.68. 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

2220.677

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

-61.989

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2220.68 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ELBE (2220.68) 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
-61.99x 2023
2019
2022
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average -49 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ELBE (-62.0x) 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: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 3 days. The gap of 60 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 1238 days of revenue, i.e. 400 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2023, WCR increased by +689%, 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

399 911 €

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

63 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

3 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

1238 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ELBE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ELBE is estimated at 27 962 € (range 20 450€ - 83 044€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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
63 tx
20k€ 27k€ 83k€
27 962 € Range: 20 450€ - 83 044€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
116 278 € × 0.24x = 27 962 €
Range: 20 450€ - 83 045€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 ELBE

What is the revenue of ELBE ?

The revenue of ELBE in 2023 is 116 k€.

Is ELBE profitable?

ELBE recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ELBE ?

The headquarters of ELBE is located in MARCOLS-LES-EAUX (07190), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of ELBE ?

The tax return of ELBE 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 ELBE operate?

ELBE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.