ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.. Based in BERRE L'ETANG (13130), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 5.5 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 - ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS (SIREN 341919223)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 461 868 € 8 593 584 € 6 399 065 € 6 360 928 € 7 944 594 € N/C N/C
Net income -2 537 697 € -265 646 € -528 517 € 126 074 € 368 295 € 65 431 € 335 805 €
EBITDA -285 107 € 562 572 € 58 189 € 438 882 € 725 000 € N/C N/C
Net margin -46.5% -3.1% -8.3% 2.0% 4.6% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 5.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2022 (CAGR: -8.9%). Significant drop of -36% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 4.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -285 k€, representing -5.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-36%), EBITDA varies by -151%, reducing margin by 11.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.5 M€ (-46.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 461 868 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 215 510 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-285 107 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-1 963 796 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 537 697 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -1023%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches -10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-1023.014%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

-9.895%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-13.44%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-23.84

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

68.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-1023.01 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.63
Q3: 29.62
Excellent -62 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ... (-1023.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-9.89% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 24.1%
Med: 53.42%
Q3: 68.1%
Watch

In 2022, the financial autonomy of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ... (-9.9%) 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
-23.84 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.17 years
Excellent -22 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ... (-23.84) 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 87.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

87.382

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-155.189

Liquidity indicators evolution
ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
87.38 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 98.23
Med: 194.03
Q3: 273.23
Watch +7 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ... (87.38) 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
-155.19x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.37x
Q3: 5.0x
Watch -63 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ... (-155.2x) 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: 6 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 43 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 21 days of revenue, i.e. 323 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

323 069 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

6 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

56 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

43 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

21 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS

Positioning of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS is estimated at 599 954 € (range 391 521€ - 1 364 987€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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 2022
74 tx
391k€ 599k€ 1364k€
599 954 € Range: 391 521€ - 1 364 987€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
5 461 868 € × 0.11x = 599 955 €
Range: 391 522€ - 1 364 987€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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...).

Similar companies (Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a.)

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Frequently asked questions about ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS in 2022 is 5.5 M€.

Is ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS profitable?

ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS is located in BERRE L'ETANG (13130), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS 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 ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS operate?

ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques inorganiques de base n.c.a. (NAF code 20.13B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.