ESSEX EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESSEX EUROPE is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux. Based in MEYZIEU (69330), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 207.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - ESSEX EUROPE (SIREN 440088110)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 207 008 397 € 2 855 381 € 2 579 596 € 259 173 978 € 180 572 426 € 177 210 727 € 162 015 687 € 181 756 262 € 122 407 588 €
Net income 331 336 € 21 267 € 164 213 € 140 783 € 559 474 € 407 979 € -66 220 € 28 105 860 € -2 129 288 €
EBITDA 193 034 € 29 037 € 125 576 € 217 175 € 215 822 € -2 933 281 € -3 253 304 € -3 980 900 € -4 046 487 €
Net margin 0.2% 0.7% 6.4% 0.1% 0.3% 0.2% -0.0% 15.5% -1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ESSEX EUROPE achieves revenue of 207.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +7150% (2.9 M€ -> 207.0 M€). After deducting consumption (203.5 M€), gross margin stands at 3.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 2%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 193 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 331 k€, i.e. 0.2% 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

207 008 397 €

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

3 541 285 €

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

193 034 €

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

164 905 €

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

331 336 €

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

0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10242%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

10242.252%

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

0.498%

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

-0.099%

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

-478.172

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10242.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.21
Med: 11.92
Q3: 50.67
Watch +73 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ESSEX EUROPE (10242.25) 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
0.5% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.45%
Med: 52.57%
Q3: 71.08%
Watch -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ESSEX EUROPE (0.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-478.17 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.69 years
Excellent -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ESSEX EUROPE (-478.17) 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 143.55. 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 3172.7x. 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

143.552

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

3172.73

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
143.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 172.14
Med: 274.65
Q3: 436.7
Watch -46 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ESSEX EUROPE (143.55) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
3172.73x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 11.8x
Excellent +52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ESSEX EUROPE (3172.7x) 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: 118 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 147 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Overall, WCR represents 217 days of revenue, i.e. 124.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +128%, 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

124 515 551 €

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

118 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

147 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

217 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ESSEX EUROPE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 7 484 907€ to 14 250 163€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
7484k€ 12237k€ 14250k€
12 237 354 € Range: 7 484 907€ - 14 250 163€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 ESSEX EUROPE

What is the revenue of ESSEX EUROPE ?

The revenue of ESSEX EUROPE in 2024 is 207.0 M€.

Is ESSEX EUROPE profitable?

Yes, ESSEX EUROPE generated a net profit of 331 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ESSEX EUROPE ?

The headquarters of ESSEX EUROPE is located in MEYZIEU (69330), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ESSEX EUROPE ?

The tax return of ESSEX EUROPE 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 ESSEX EUROPE operate?

ESSEX EUROPE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de minerais et métaux (NAF code 46.72Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.