ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines. Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (SIREN 409160017)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 413 159 € 14 856 757 € 18 170 766 € 35 911 198 € 37 015 820 € 43 432 893 € 47 749 755 € 52 118 062 € 60 795 171 €
Net income 1 228 063 953 € 511 289 966 € 153 541 370 € 178 774 141 € 283 373 023 € 251 201 863 € 247 172 873 € 2 503 564 € 1 363 974 €
EBITDA 9 164 604 € -71 260 € 10 724 114 € 8 592 934 € 12 133 872 € 11 534 409 € -2 140 628 € 12 228 648 € 10 288 758 €
Net margin 7482.2% 3441.5% 845.0% 497.8% 765.5% 578.4% 517.6% 4.8% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION achieves revenue of 16.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -15.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +10% (14.9 M€ -> 16.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 16.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9.2 M€, representing 55.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +56.3 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 1.2 Bn€, i.e. 7482.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

16 413 159 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

16 413 159 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

9 164 604 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 491 168 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 228 063 953 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

55.8%

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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 98%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 7527.1% 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 (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.032%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

98.3%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

7527.061%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

22.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.38
Q3: 53.3
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (0.03) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
98.3% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.94%
Med: 31.14%
Q3: 59.88%
Excellent +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (98.3%) 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 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.77 years
Excellent -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (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 6011.07. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

6011.073

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
6011.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 114.01
Med: 176.4
Q3: 364.25
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (6011.07) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.85x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION (0.0x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 92 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-301 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-1033%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-13 738 635 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

45 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

92 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-301 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION

Positioning of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION is estimated at 475 737 507 € (range 228 478 310€ - 1 382 076 045€). With an EBITDA of 9 164 604€, the sector multiple of 2.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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 2024
147 transactions
228478k€ 475737k€ 1382076k€
475 737 507 € Range: 228 478 310€ - 1 382 076 045€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
9 164 604 € × 2.0x
Estimation 18 636 446 €
8 990 434€ - 40 093 200€
Revenue Multiple 30%
16 413 159 € × 0.08x
Estimation 1 314 243 €
991 062€ - 2 257 406€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 228 063 953 € × 1.9x
Estimation 2 330 125 058 €
1 118 428 873€ - 6 806 761 116€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION

What is the revenue of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION ?

The revenue of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION in 2024 is 16.4 M€.

Is ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION profitable?

Yes, ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION generated a net profit of 1.2 Mds€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION ?

The headquarters of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION ?

The tax return of ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION 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 ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION operate?

ELF EXPLORATION PRODUCTION operates in the sector Autre mise à disposition de ressources humaines (NAF code 78.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.