ERICA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ERICA is a French company founded 47 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques. Based in NICE (06200), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.4 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 - ERICA (SIREN 315388454)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 9 367 995 € 9 786 160 € 6 863 791 € 6 412 414 € 7 222 370 € 6 999 818 € 7 349 094 € 9 251 703 € 8 305 135 €
Net income 1 143 264 € 782 552 € 583 550 € 528 470 € 611 288 € 605 016 € 581 666 € 881 369 € 592 826 €
EBITDA 1 291 440 € 1 045 200 € 789 445 € 766 637 € 887 620 € 892 567 € 833 924 € 1 171 650 € 822 194 €
Net margin 12.2% 8.0% 8.5% 8.2% 8.5% 8.6% 7.9% 9.5% 7.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ERICA achieves revenue of 9.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 4.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 49%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.3 M€, representing 13.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.1 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 1.1 M€, i.e. 12.2% 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

9 367 995 €

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

4 571 798 €

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

1 291 440 €

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

1 267 997 €

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

1 143 264 €

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

13.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 59%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 44%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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

59.01%

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

43.524%

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

12.407%

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

1.058

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

21.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
59.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.93
Q3: 32.58
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of ERICA (59.01) 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
43.52% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.97%
Med: 34.38%
Q3: 62.44%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ERICA (43.5%) 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
1.06 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.5 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ERICA (1.06) 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 348.95. 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 12.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

348.955

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

11.963

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
348.95 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 141.9
Med: 230.48
Q3: 460.89
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ERICA (348.95) 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
11.96x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.04x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ERICA (12.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 601 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

601 238 €

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

27 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

38 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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ERICA in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 215 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ERICA is estimated at 1 419 069 € (range 625 933€ - 4 601 224€). With an EBITDA of 1 291 440€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
215 transactions
625k€ 1419k€ 4601k€
1 419 069 € Range: 625 933€ - 4 601 224€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 291 440 € × 1.0x
Estimation 1 261 284 €
476 391€ - 5 573 931€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 367 995 € × 0.16x
Estimation 1 503 691 €
806 580€ - 2 746 724€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 143 264 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 686 603 €
728 817€ - 4 951 208€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 215 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 ERICA

What is the revenue of ERICA ?

The revenue of ERICA in 2024 is 9.4 M€.

Is ERICA profitable?

Yes, ERICA generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ERICA ?

The headquarters of ERICA is located in NICE (06200), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of ERICA ?

The tax return of ERICA 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 ERICA operate?

ERICA operates in the sector Conseil en systèmes et logiciels informatiques (NAF code 62.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.