ELLOU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ELLOU is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in VENISSIEUX (69200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.0 M€. 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 - ELLOU (SIREN 805160728)
Indicator 2024 2023
Revenue 1 002 336 € 1 042 420 €
Net income 605 € 26 992 €
EBITDA 44 736 € 84 567 €
Net margin 0.1% 2.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ELLOU achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (377 k€), gross margin stands at 626 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 3.6 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 605 €, i.e. 0.1% 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

1 002 336 €

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

625 774 €

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

44 736 €

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

1 621 €

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

605 €

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

4.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 64%. 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 2.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

28.127%

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

64.499%

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

4.296%

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

2.306

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

28.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
ELLOU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.13 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.4
Med: 28.49
Q3: 113.46
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ELLOU (28.13) 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
64.5% 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 4.95%
Med: 29.52%
Q3: 55.07%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ELLOU (64.5%) 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
2.31 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.88 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ELLOU (2.31) 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 252.18. 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 4.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

252.179

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

4.249

Liquidity indicators evolution
ELLOU

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
252.18 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 62.72
Med: 130.92
Q3: 251.33
Excellent +8 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ELLOU (252.18) 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
4.25x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 5.46x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of ELLOU (4.2x) 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: 2 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 30 days. Inventory turnover is 38 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 130 k€ to permanently finance.

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

129 923 €

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

2 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

32 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

38 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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ELLOU

Positioning of ELLOU in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 698 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of ELLOU is estimated at 292 929 € (range 159 439€ - 491 613€). With an EBITDA of 44 736€, the sector multiple of 5.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.57x (in line with sector norms). 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
698 transactions
159k€ 292k€ 491k€
292 929 € Range: 159 439€ - 491 613€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
44 736 € × 5.4x
Estimation 241 477 €
118 958€ - 474 823€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 002 336 € × 0.57x
Estimation 571 165 €
331 800€ - 840 987€
Net Income Multiple 20%
605 € × 7.0x
Estimation 4 207 €
2 100€ - 9 527€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 698 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 ELLOU

What is the revenue of ELLOU ?

The revenue of ELLOU in 2024 is 1.0 M€.

Is ELLOU profitable?

Yes, ELLOU generated a net profit of 605€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ELLOU ?

The headquarters of ELLOU is located in VENISSIEUX (69200), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ELLOU ?

The tax return of ELLOU 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 ELLOU operate?

ELLOU operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.