ELERCO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELERCO is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de matériels électroniques et optiques. Based in LIMOGES (87100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 310 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 - ELERCO (SIREN 342524279)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 309 573 € 299 310 €
Net income 34 329 € 17 282 €
EBITDA 43 030 € 31 787 €
Net margin 11.1% 5.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ELERCO achieves revenue of 310 k€. Vs 2016: +3%. After deducting consumption (40 k€), gross margin stands at 270 k€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 43 k€, representing 13.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 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 34 k€, i.e. 11.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

309 573 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

269 878 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

43 030 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

33 950 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 329 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 74%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.8% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

74.487%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

30.025%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

15.846%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.34

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

34.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ELERCO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
74.49 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.06
Med: 7.79
Q3: 34.72
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In 2017, the debt ratio of ELERCO (74.49) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
30.02% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 23.26%
Med: 41.99%
Q3: 58.92%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ELERCO (30.0%) 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
0.34 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 1.11 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ELERCO (0.34) 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 159.03. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

159.028

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.467

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
159.03 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 151.63
Med: 195.58
Q3: 285.29
Average -11 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ELERCO (159.03) 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
0.47x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.45x
Good -6 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of ELERCO (0.5x) 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: 110 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 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. Inventory turnover is 56 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 41 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

40 604 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

110 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

63 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

56 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ELERCO

Positioning of ELERCO in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de matériels électroniques et optiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 197 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ELERCO is estimated at 92 354 € (range 35 700€ - 213 729€). With an EBITDA of 43 030€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (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 2017
197 transactions
35k€ 92k€ 213k€
92 354 € Range: 35 700€ - 213 729€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
43 030 € × 2.4x
Estimation 104 047 €
33 137€ - 260 327€
Revenue Multiple 30%
309 573 € × 0.28x
Estimation 88 216 €
44 308€ - 157 409€
Net Income Multiple 20%
34 329 € × 2.0x
Estimation 69 331 €
29 200€ - 181 718€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 197 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 ELERCO

What is the revenue of ELERCO ?

The revenue of ELERCO in 2017 is 310 k€.

Is ELERCO profitable?

Yes, ELERCO generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ELERCO ?

The headquarters of ELERCO is located in LIMOGES (87100), in the department Haute-Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of ELERCO ?

The tax return of ELERCO 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 ELERCO operate?

ELERCO operates in the sector Réparation de matériels électroniques et optiques (NAF code 33.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.