PHOTO'ELEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PHOTO'ELEC is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in LA ROCHE-SUR-YON (85000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - PHOTO'ELEC (SIREN 521791061)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 982 860 € 2 801 087 € 2 710 650 € 2 150 493 € 2 028 701 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 218 111 € 254 472 € 225 229 € 177 000 € 164 259 € 18 168 € 15 575 € 27 993 € 32 437 €
EBITDA 282 706 € 293 397 € 280 280 € 194 598 € 187 808 € N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 7.3% 9.1% 8.3% 8.2% 8.1% N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PHOTO'ELEC achieves revenue of 3.0 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.1%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (1.3 M€), gross margin stands at 1.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 283 k€, representing 9.5% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 218 k€, i.e. 7.3% 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

2 982 860 €

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

1 701 970 €

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

282 706 €

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

279 628 €

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

218 111 €

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

9.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

78.873%

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

36.882%

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

8.674%

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

1.493

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

42.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
PHOTO'ELEC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
78.87 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.43
Med: 12.03
Q3: 40.35
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PHOTO'ELEC (78.87) 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
36.88% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.31%
Med: 37.03%
Q3: 58.37%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PHOTO'ELEC (36.9%) 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
1.49 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PHOTO'ELEC (1.49) 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 277.99. 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 4.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

277.992

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

4.805

Liquidity indicators evolution
PHOTO'ELEC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
277.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 155.13
Med: 223.76
Q3: 342.31
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PHOTO'ELEC (277.99) 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
4.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.05x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of PHOTO'ELEC (4.8x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The company must finance 28 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 403 k€ to permanently finance.

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

402 597 €

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

60 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

32 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

9 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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PHOTO'ELEC

Positioning of PHOTO'ELEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 206 118€ to 901 698€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
206k€ 330k€ 901k€
330 572 € Range: 206 118€ - 901 698€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 PHOTO'ELEC

What is the revenue of PHOTO'ELEC ?

The revenue of PHOTO'ELEC in 2024 is 3.0 M€.

Is PHOTO'ELEC profitable?

Yes, PHOTO'ELEC generated a net profit of 218 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PHOTO'ELEC ?

The headquarters of PHOTO'ELEC is located in LA ROCHE-SUR-YON (85000), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of PHOTO'ELEC ?

The tax return of PHOTO'ELEC 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 PHOTO'ELEC operate?

PHOTO'ELEC operates in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux (NAF code 43.21A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.