ERARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ERARD is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique. Based in CHAVANOZ (38230), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.8 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 - ERARD (SIREN 403591415)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 7 807 281 € 7 503 428 € 8 136 753 € 8 534 923 € 7 828 911 € 9 220 166 € 7 968 116 € 3 579 371 €
Net income -771 468 € -465 003 € -113 383 € 244 347 € 298 771 € 349 489 € 419 367 € 393 170 €
EBITDA -47 794 € -26 996 € 151 850 € 440 506 € 557 240 € 661 546 € 919 177 € 664 327 €
Net margin -9.9% -6.2% -1.4% 2.9% 3.8% 3.8% 5.3% 11.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ERARD achieves revenue of 7.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.2%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (4.6 M€), gross margin stands at 3.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -48 k€, representing -0.6% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -771 k€ (-9.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

7 807 281 €

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

3 207 896 €

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

-47 794 €

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

-176 401 €

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

-771 468 €

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

-0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

17.016%

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

60.425%

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

-1.345%

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

-3.812

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

7.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
ERARD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09
Med: 9.52
Q3: 41.62
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ERARD (17.02) 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
60.42% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 24.66%
Med: 46.87%
Q3: 64.83%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ERARD (60.4%) 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
-3.81 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.2 years
Excellent -33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ERARD (-3.81) 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 292.69. 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

292.687

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

-95.696

Liquidity indicators evolution
ERARD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
292.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 164.48
Med: 234.82
Q3: 361.85
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ERARD (292.69) 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
-95.7x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 5.22x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ERARD (-95.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. The company must finance 2 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 100 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 121 days of revenue, i.e. 2.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +50%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 629 258 €

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

44 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

42 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

100 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

121 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ERARD

Positioning of ERARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (32 transactions). This range of 1 043 593€ to 2 140 170€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1043k€ 1756k€ 2140k€
1 756 670 € Range: 1 043 593€ - 2 140 170€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 32 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 ERARD

What is the revenue of ERARD ?

The revenue of ERARD in 2024 is 7.8 M€.

Is ERARD profitable?

ERARD recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ERARD ?

The headquarters of ERARD is located in CHAVANOZ (38230), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of ERARD ?

The tax return of ERARD 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 ERARD operate?

ERARD operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de matériel électrique (NAF code 46.69A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.