ESCAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESCAL is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique. Based in SARAN (45770), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 152 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 - ESCAL (SIREN 803144062)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 151 900 € 95 452 €
Net income 6 784 € 16 852 €
EBITDA 15 697 € 22 508 €
Net margin 4.5% 17.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ESCAL achieves revenue of 152 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +59% (95 k€ -> 152 k€). After deducting consumption (17 k€), gross margin stands at 135 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 10.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+59%), EBITDA varies by -30%, reducing margin by 13.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 4.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

151 900 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

135 179 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

15 697 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 171 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 784 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 124%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 9.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

124.037%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

21.024%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

9.505%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

2.104

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

91.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESCAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
124.04 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.25
Q3: 67.87
Watch +5 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of ESCAL (124.04) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
21.02% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 9.87%
Med: 33.72%
Q3: 61.22%
Average -13 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ESCAL (21.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
2.1 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 1.72 years
Average +18 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ESCAL (2.10) 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 119.83. 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 3.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

119.825

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

3.045

Liquidity indicators evolution
ESCAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
119.83 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 101.85
Med: 155.12
Q3: 304.81
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ESCAL (119.83) 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
3.04x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.29x
Q3: 3.6x
Good +9 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of ESCAL (3.0x) 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: 23 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 145 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 122 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 20 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

20 098 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

23 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

145 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESCAL

Positioning of ESCAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique

Valuation estimate

Based on 77 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ESCAL is estimated at 16 148 € (range 8 354€ - 40 593€). With an EBITDA of 15 697€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2017
77 tx
8k€ 16k€ 40k€
16 148 € Range: 8 354€ - 40 593€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 697 € × 1.0x
Estimation 15 954 €
7 051€ - 37 708€
Revenue Multiple 30%
151 900 € × 0.14x
Estimation 21 837 €
14 131€ - 52 248€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 784 € × 1.2x
Estimation 8 101 €
2 946€ - 30 326€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 77 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 ESCAL

What is the revenue of ESCAL ?

The revenue of ESCAL in 2017 is 152 k€.

Is ESCAL profitable?

Yes, ESCAL generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ESCAL ?

The headquarters of ESCAL is located in SARAN (45770), in the department Loiret.

Where to find the tax return of ESCAL ?

The tax return of ESCAL 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 ESCAL operate?

ESCAL operates in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique (NAF code 52.10B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.