EUROPEAN CLEANERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EUROPEAN CLEANERS is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments. Based in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 751 k€. 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 - EUROPEAN CLEANERS (SIREN 478016322)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 750 853 € 823 607 € 799 526 € 832 120 € 887 995 € 1 063 481 € 1 055 167 €
Net income 9 035 € 11 402 € 10 819 € 20 658 € 31 641 € 126 483 € 100 078 €
EBITDA 13 296 € 14 571 € 22 488 € 37 436 € 37 507 € 168 384 € 137 565 €
Net margin 1.2% 1.4% 1.4% 2.5% 3.6% 11.9% 9.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, EUROPEAN CLEANERS achieves revenue of 751 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.7%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (9 k€), gross margin stands at 742 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 13 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 9 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

750 853 €

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

742 008 €

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

13 296 €

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

11 906 €

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

9 035 €

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

1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 315%. 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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 40.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

314.659%

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

14.861%

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

1.166%

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

40.018

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

4.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
314.66 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.78
Q3: 53.32
Watch

In 2023, the debt ratio of EUROPEAN CLEANERS (314.66) 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
14.86% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 7.05%
Med: 29.96%
Q3: 51.42%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of EUROPEAN CLEANERS (14.9%) 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
40.02 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.78 years
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In 2023, the repayment capacity of EUROPEAN CLEANERS (40.02) 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 233.14. 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 9.1x. 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

233.139

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

9.108

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
233.14 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 112.72
Med: 163.17
Q3: 243.43
Good

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of EUROPEAN CLEANERS (233.14) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
9.11x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.44x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of EUROPEAN CLEANERS (9.1x) 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: 157 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 191 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 34 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 167 days of revenue, i.e. 349 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +1049%, requiring additional financing.

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

348 591 €

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

157 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

191 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

0 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

167 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EUROPEAN CLEANERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (27 transactions). This range of 38 645€ to 153 985€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
38k€ 62k€ 153k€
62 816 € Range: 38 645€ - 153 985€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 27 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 EUROPEAN CLEANERS

What is the revenue of EUROPEAN CLEANERS ?

The revenue of EUROPEAN CLEANERS in 2023 is 751 k€.

Is EUROPEAN CLEANERS profitable?

Yes, EUROPEAN CLEANERS generated a net profit of 9 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of EUROPEAN CLEANERS ?

The headquarters of EUROPEAN CLEANERS is located in VILLEBON-SUR-YVETTE (91140), in the department Essonne.

Where to find the tax return of EUROPEAN CLEANERS ?

The tax return of EUROPEAN CLEANERS 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 EUROPEAN CLEANERS operate?

EUROPEAN CLEANERS operates in the sector Nettoyage courant des bâtiments (NAF code 81.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.