LA BELLENERGIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LA BELLENERGIE is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce d'électricité. Based in TOULON (83000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 30.4 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 - LA BELLENERGIE (SIREN 840796908)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Revenue 30 407 323 € 208 230 290 € 62 222 579 € 26 238 365 € 14 324 802 €
Net income 452 585 € 13 806 874 € 908 834 € -8 693 324 € 470 387 €
EBITDA 1 302 739 € 17 986 740 € -1 340 653 € -1 415 963 € 1 022 376 €
Net margin 1.5% 6.6% 1.5% -33.1% 3.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LA BELLENERGIE achieves revenue of 30.4 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.7%. Significant drop of -85% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (20.3 M€), gross margin stands at 10.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.3 M€, representing 4.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-85%), EBITDA varies by -93%, reducing margin by 4.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 453 k€, i.e. 1.5% 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

30 407 323 €

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

10 073 814 €

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

1 302 739 €

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

691 855 €

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

452 585 €

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

4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

57.274%

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

36.357%

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

3.497%

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

2.671

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.82
Q3: 79.83
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LA BELLENERGIE (57.27) 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
36.36% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 18.67%
Q3: 46.45%
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA BELLENERGIE (36.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.67 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.51 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA BELLENERGIE (2.67) 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 218.93. 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 6.5x. 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

218.928

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

6.469

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
218.93 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.51
Med: 153.55
Q3: 350.77
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA BELLENERGIE (218.93) 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
6.47x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.17x
Q3: 7.06x
Good +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LA BELLENERGIE (6.5x) 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: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 58 days of revenue, i.e. 4.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2020-2024, WCR increased by +276%, 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

4 917 776 €

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

63 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

47 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

58 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LA BELLENERGIE

Positioning of LA BELLENERGIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 93 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LA BELLENERGIE is estimated at 7 089 816 € (range 1 061 176€ - 33 778 757€). With an EBITDA of 1 302 739€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (in line with sector norms). 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
93 tx
1061k€ 7089k€ 33778k€
7 089 816 € Range: 1 061 176€ - 33 778 757€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 302 739 € × 2.3x
Estimation 2 960 098 €
333 057€ - 9 983 763€
Revenue Multiple 30%
30 407 323 € × 0.59x
Estimation 17 863 543 €
2 842 960€ - 92 751 082€
Net Income Multiple 20%
452 585 € × 2.8x
Estimation 1 253 524 €
208 800€ - 4 807 760€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 93 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 LA BELLENERGIE

What is the revenue of LA BELLENERGIE ?

The revenue of LA BELLENERGIE in 2024 is 30.4 M€.

Is LA BELLENERGIE profitable?

Yes, LA BELLENERGIE generated a net profit of 453 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LA BELLENERGIE ?

The headquarters of LA BELLENERGIE is located in TOULON (83000), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of LA BELLENERGIE ?

The tax return of LA BELLENERGIE 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 LA BELLENERGIE operate?

LA BELLENERGIE operates in the sector Commerce d'électricité (NAF code 35.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.