ELLA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELLA is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires. Based in ARNOUVILLE (95400), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.6 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 - ELLA (SIREN 799372826)
Indicator 2022 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 551 010 € 772 787 € 1 359 755 € 1 323 021 € 1 073 799 €
Net income 51 103 € 57 151 € 21 626 € 27 498 € 8 152 €
EBITDA 98 697 € 113 014 € 52 036 € 38 703 € 40 677 €
Net margin 3.3% 7.4% 1.6% 2.1% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ELLA achieves revenue of 1.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.3%. Vs 2020, growth of +101% (773 k€ -> 1.6 M€). After deducting consumption (519 k€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 99 k€, representing 6.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+101%), EBITDA varies by -13%, reducing margin by 8.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 51 k€, i.e. 3.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 551 010 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 032 224 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

98 697 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

40 778 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

51 103 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 45%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.397%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

45.41%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

6.362%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.673

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

50.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ELLA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.4 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 8.94
Med: 40.44
Q3: 111.6
Good -40 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ELLA (21.40) 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
45.41% 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 19.3%
Med: 36.62%
Q3: 54.23%
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ELLA (45.4%) 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
0.67 years 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.85 years
Q3: 2.66 years
Good -30 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ELLA (0.67) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 174.14. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

174.138

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.006

Liquidity indicators evolution
ELLA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
174.14 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 140.75
Med: 198.01
Q3: 288.13
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ELLA (174.14) 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
0.01x 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.87x
Q3: 3.24x
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of ELLA (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: 96 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 62 days. The gap of 34 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 118 days of revenue, i.e. 509 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +328%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

508 995 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

96 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

62 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

118 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ELLA

Positioning of ELLA in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ELLA is estimated at 208 179 € (range 82 265€ - 506 436€). With an EBITDA of 98 697€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2022
120 transactions
82k€ 208k€ 506k€
208 179 € Range: 82 265€ - 506 436€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
98 697 € × 1.4x
Estimation 135 530 €
32 084€ - 359 196€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 551 010 € × 0.22x
Estimation 348 282 €
187 335€ - 754 197€
Net Income Multiple 20%
51 103 € × 3.5x
Estimation 179 649 €
50 116€ - 502 895€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 ELLA

What is the revenue of ELLA ?

The revenue of ELLA in 2022 is 1.6 M€.

Is ELLA profitable?

Yes, ELLA generated a net profit of 51 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ELLA ?

The headquarters of ELLA is located in ARNOUVILLE (95400), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of ELLA ?

The tax return of ELLA 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 ELLA operate?

ELLA operates in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires (NAF code 43.12A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.