ESTERRA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ESTERRA is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux. Based in LEZENNES (59260), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 65.6 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 - ESTERRA (SIREN 455501452)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 65 632 548 € 68 412 865 € 91 017 539 € 110 238 420 € 93 299 443 € 96 453 213 € 96 380 015 € 82 232 469 € 76 390 944 €
Net income -1 176 280 € -2 025 549 € -1 744 740 € -264 672 € -5 989 031 € -6 458 355 € -1 717 618 € -2 231 427 € 1 324 628 €
EBITDA -1 657 184 € -3 322 847 € -4 366 968 € 2 664 598 € -1 882 368 € -386 657 € 1 461 577 € -9 676 266 € -4 240 506 €
Net margin -1.8% -3.0% -1.9% -0.2% -6.4% -6.7% -1.8% -2.7% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ESTERRA achieves revenue of 65.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (3.3 M€), gross margin stands at 62.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.7 M€, representing -2.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.2 M€ (-1.8% 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

65 632 548 €

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

62 342 008 €

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

-1 657 184 €

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

198 600 €

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

-1 176 280 €

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

-2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 86%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 8%. 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

86.079%

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

7.757%

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

-2.235%

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

-1.919

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

40.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ESTERRA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
86.08 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 15.49
Q3: 63.85
Watch +48 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of ESTERRA (86.08) 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
7.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.26%
Med: 33.27%
Q3: 50.43%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ESTERRA (7.8%) 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
-1.92 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.43 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ESTERRA (-1.92) 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 93.73. 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

93.73

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

-38.855

Liquidity indicators evolution
ESTERRA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
93.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.48
Med: 157.81
Q3: 230.0
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ESTERRA (93.73) 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
-38.85x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.62x
Q3: 7.0x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of ESTERRA (-38.9x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 135 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 61 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 9.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +32%, 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

9 685 395 €

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

74 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

135 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

5 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ESTERRA

Positioning of ESTERRA in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (33 transactions). This range of 11 191 652€ to 15 699 313€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
11191k€ 11191k€ 15699k€
11 191 652 € Range: 11 191 652€ - 15 699 313€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 33 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 ESTERRA

What is the revenue of ESTERRA ?

The revenue of ESTERRA in 2024 is 65.6 M€.

Is ESTERRA profitable?

ESTERRA recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ESTERRA ?

The headquarters of ESTERRA is located in LEZENNES (59260), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of ESTERRA ?

The tax return of ESTERRA 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 ESTERRA operate?

ESTERRA operates in the sector Collecte des déchets non dangereux (NAF code 38.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.