ELEGANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELEGANCE is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités photographiques. Based in LABOSSE (60590), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 85 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 - ELEGANCE (SIREN 810323527)
Indicator 2019 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 85 054 € 61 751 € 62 716 € 23 750 €
Net income 30 563 € 12 169 € 10 628 € 3 874 €
EBITDA 48 442 € 29 890 € 24 560 € 7 637 €
Net margin 35.9% 19.7% 16.9% 16.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, ELEGANCE achieves revenue of 85 k€. Over the period 2015-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +37.6%. Vs 2017, growth of +38% (62 k€ -> 85 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 85 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 48 k€, representing 57.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 31 k€, i.e. 35.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

85 054 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

85 054 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

48 442 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

38 968 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

30 563 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

57.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 61%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 47.1% 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 (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

32.652%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

61.288%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

47.064%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.451

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

43.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
32.65 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.56
Q3: 62.9
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of ELEGANCE (32.65) 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
61.29% 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 7.16%
Med: 37.72%
Q3: 66.06%
Good +34 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of ELEGANCE (61.3%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.45 years 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.83 years
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of ELEGANCE (0.45) 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 278.74. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

278.743

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.646

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
278.74 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 94.88
Med: 184.04
Q3: 354.73
Good

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of ELEGANCE (278.74) 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
0.65x 2019
2016
2017
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.79x
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of ELEGANCE (0.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 39 days of revenue, i.e. 9 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2019, WCR increased by +85%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

9 323 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

56 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

43 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

39 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ELEGANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités photographiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (31 transactions). This range of 77 446€ to 234 735€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
77k€ 130k€ 234k€
130 779 € Range: 77 446€ - 234 735€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 31 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 ELEGANCE

What is the revenue of ELEGANCE ?

The revenue of ELEGANCE in 2019 is 85 k€.

Is ELEGANCE profitable?

Yes, ELEGANCE generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of ELEGANCE ?

The headquarters of ELEGANCE is located in LABOSSE (60590), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ELEGANCE ?

The tax return of ELEGANCE 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 ELEGANCE operate?

ELEGANCE operates in the sector Activités photographiques (NAF code 74.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.