ES4 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ES4 is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in CHALLANS (85300), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 132 k€. 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 - ES4 (SIREN 497803841)
Indicator 2023 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 132 000 € 130 000 € 274 975 € 247 870 € 189 291 € 189 590 € 170 500 €
Net income 161 832 € 165 329 € -32 637 € 62 026 € 112 € -55 689 € -26 658 €
EBITDA 97 503 € 59 539 € 23 821 € 35 758 € -47 761 € -104 902 € -73 362 €
Net margin 122.6% 127.2% -11.9% 25.0% 0.1% -29.4% -15.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ES4 achieves revenue of 132 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.1%). Vs 2021: +2%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 132 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 98 k€, representing 73.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +28.1 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 162 k€, i.e. 122.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

132 000 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

132 000 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

97 503 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

97 503 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

161 832 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

73.9%

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Liabilities

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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 99%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 122.6% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

98.536%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

122.601%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 0.03
Med: 10.87
Q3: 70.22
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of ES4 (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
98.54% 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 61.39%
Q3: 90.77%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ES4 (98.5%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.23 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ES4 (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 4880.63. 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 4.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

4880.628

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

4.799

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4880.63 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 126.86
Med: 619.0
Q3: 3548.33
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ES4 (4880.63) 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
4.8x 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: -65.31x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ES4 (4.8x) 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. Overall, WCR represents 1488 days of revenue, i.e. 546 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2023, WCR increased by +1070%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

545 648 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

1488 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ES4 in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ES4 is estimated at 534 186 € (range 143 617€ - 855 330€). With an EBITDA of 97 503€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
63 tx
143k€ 534k€ 855k€
534 186 € Range: 143 617€ - 855 330€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
97 503 € × 4.6x
Estimation 445 511 €
163 234€ - 758 085€
Revenue Multiple 30%
132 000 € × 0.24x
Estimation 31 743 €
23 215€ - 94 273€
Net Income Multiple 20%
161 832 € × 9.3x
Estimation 1 509 540 €
275 180€ - 2 240 027€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 ES4

What is the revenue of ES4 ?

The revenue of ES4 in 2023 is 132 k€.

Is ES4 profitable?

Yes, ES4 generated a net profit of 162 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ES4 ?

The headquarters of ES4 is located in CHALLANS (85300), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of ES4 ?

The tax return of ES4 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 ES4 operate?

ES4 operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.