ETA WESTER FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ETA WESTER FRERES is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures. Based in VAL D'ANAST (35330), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.8 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 - ETA WESTER FRERES (SIREN 412159162)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 815 569 € 3 545 760 € 3 345 762 € 3 161 497 € 3 103 141 € 3 099 675 € 2 845 637 € N/C
Net income 119 190 € 94 932 € 125 215 € 106 941 € 117 565 € 112 217 € 93 383 € 95 117 €
EBITDA 944 496 € 900 544 € 868 933 € 961 670 € 807 402 € 748 840 € 643 954 € N/C
Net margin 3.1% 2.7% 3.7% 3.4% 3.8% 3.6% 3.3% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ETA WESTER FRERES achieves revenue of 3.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.0%. Vs 2022: +8%. After deducting consumption (932 k€), gross margin stands at 2.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 76%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 944 k€, representing 24.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 119 k€, i.e. 3.1% 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

3 815 569 €

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

2 883 940 €

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

944 496 €

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

144 337 €

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

119 190 €

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

24.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 547%. 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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 22.1% 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

546.518%

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

12.413%

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

22.052%

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

3.593

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

24.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
546.52 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 21.86
Med: 127.12
Q3: 396.44
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of ETA WESTER FRERES (546.52) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
12.41% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 10.46%
Med: 26.68%
Q3: 49.11%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ETA WESTER FRERES (12.4%) 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
3.59 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.18 years
Q3: 4.92 years
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ETA WESTER FRERES (3.59) 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 178.55. 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 5.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

178.547

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

5.127

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
178.55 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 107.32
Med: 190.81
Q3: 353.37
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ETA WESTER FRERES (178.55) 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
5.13x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.31x
Q3: 5.94x
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ETA WESTER FRERES (5.1x) 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: 102 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 1.0 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 008 188 €

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

102 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

81 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

2 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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ETA WESTER FRERES

Positioning of ETA WESTER FRERES 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 WESTER FRERES is estimated at 1 754 662 € (range 636 008€ - 2 923 033€). With an EBITDA of 944 496€, 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 2023
50 tx
636k€ 1754k€ 2923k€
1 754 662 € Range: 636 008€ - 2 923 033€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
944 496 € × 2.7x
Estimation 2 585 176 €
962 238€ - 4 046 681€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 815 569 € × 0.37x
Estimation 1 399 968 €
452 164€ - 2 586 545€
Net Income Multiple 20%
119 190 € × 1.8x
Estimation 210 418 €
96 200€ - 618 644€
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 WESTER FRERES

What is the revenue of ETA WESTER FRERES ?

The revenue of ETA WESTER FRERES in 2023 is 3.8 M€.

Is ETA WESTER FRERES profitable?

Yes, ETA WESTER FRERES generated a net profit of 119 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ETA WESTER FRERES ?

The headquarters of ETA WESTER FRERES is located in VAL D'ANAST (35330), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of ETA WESTER FRERES ?

The tax return of ETA WESTER FRERES 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 WESTER FRERES operate?

ETA WESTER FRERES 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.