ETA COUVE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ETA COUVE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures. Based in SAINT-ARNOULT-DES-BOIS (28190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 330 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 - ETA COUVE (SIREN 795155357)
Indicator 2024 2023 2018
Revenue 329 720 € 285 308 € 121 143 €
Net income 3 690 € 166 288 € 4 518 €
EBITDA 190 997 € 153 394 € 39 987 €
Net margin 1.1% 58.3% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ETA COUVE achieves revenue of 330 k€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +16% (285 k€ -> 330 k€). After deducting consumption (59 k€), gross margin stands at 270 k€, i.e. a rate of 82%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 191 k€, representing 57.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.2 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 4 k€, i.e. 1.1% 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

329 720 €

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

270 310 €

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

190 997 €

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

-17 771 €

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

3 690 €

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

57.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 7004%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 56.9% 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

7004.268%

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

1.221%

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

56.927%

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

5.467

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

66.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
ETA COUVE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
7004.27 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 22.12
Med: 130.61
Q3: 377.99
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In 2024, the debt ratio of ETA COUVE (7004.27) 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
1.22% 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 10.98%
Med: 27.37%
Q3: 48.44%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of ETA COUVE (1.2%) 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
5.47 years 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.02 years
Q3: 4.49 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of ETA COUVE (5.47) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 180.74. 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 7.0x. 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

180.743

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

6.965

Liquidity indicators evolution
ETA COUVE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
180.74 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 107.3
Med: 189.85
Q3: 351.98
Average -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ETA COUVE (180.74) 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
6.96x 2024
2018
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.46x
Q3: 9.34x
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ETA COUVE (7.0x) 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: 124 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 80 days. The gap of 44 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 164 days of revenue, i.e. 150 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2024, WCR increased by +103%, 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

149 749 €

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

124 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

80 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

164 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ETA COUVE

Positioning of ETA COUVE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de soutien aux cultures

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ETA COUVE is estimated at 298 984 € (range 109 610€ - 480 047€). With an EBITDA of 190 997€, the sector multiple of 2.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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 2024
50 tx
109k€ 298k€ 480k€
298 984 € Range: 109 610€ - 480 047€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
190 997 € × 2.7x
Estimation 522 777 €
194 585€ - 818 324€
Revenue Multiple 30%
329 720 € × 0.37x
Estimation 120 977 €
39 073€ - 223 515€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 690 € × 1.8x
Estimation 6 514 €
2 978€ - 19 153€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 ETA COUVE

What is the revenue of ETA COUVE ?

The revenue of ETA COUVE in 2024 is 330 k€.

Is ETA COUVE profitable?

Yes, ETA COUVE generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ETA COUVE ?

The headquarters of ETA COUVE is located in SAINT-ARNOULT-DES-BOIS (28190), in the department Eure-et-Loir.

Where to find the tax return of ETA COUVE ?

The tax return of ETA COUVE 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 ETA COUVE operate?

ETA COUVE operates in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures (NAF code 01.61Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.