POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Services funéraires. Based in LYON (69003), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.1 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 - POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (SIREN 522033695)
Indicator 2021 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 1 082 083 € 922 618 € 733 985 € 679 393 €
Net income 14 987 € 30 949 € 40 918 € 40 743 €
EBITDA 42 788 € 49 446 € 55 294 € 70 174 €
Net margin 1.4% 3.4% 5.6% 6.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.3%. Vs 2020, growth of +17% (923 k€ -> 1.1 M€). After deducting consumption (92 k€), gross margin stands at 991 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 43 k€, representing 4.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 082 083 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

990 571 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

42 788 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

20 631 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

14 987 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

12.061%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

71.263%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

3.433%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.335

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

40.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.06 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 4.59
Med: 22.55
Q3: 60.73
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (12.06) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
71.26% 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 26.65%
Med: 49.42%
Q3: 65.08%
Excellent +5 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (71.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.33 years 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.52 years
Q3: 2.3 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (1.33) 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 402.19. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

402.194

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
402.19 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 146.58
Med: 215.53
Q3: 305.01
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (402.19) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 2.7x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 70 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The gap of 45 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 129 days of revenue, i.e. 389 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

389 117 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

70 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

25 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

129 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM in its sector

Comparison with sector Services funéraires

Valuation estimate

Based on 108 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM is estimated at 178 993 € (range 67 966€ - 328 368€). With an EBITDA of 42 788€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
108 transactions
67k€ 178k€ 328k€
178 993 € Range: 67 966€ - 328 368€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 788 € × 2.4x
Estimation 104 813 €
44 855€ - 260 946€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 082 083 € × 0.36x
Estimation 391 527 €
140 511€ - 591 915€
Net Income Multiple 20%
14 987 € × 3.0x
Estimation 45 644 €
16 928€ - 101 604€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 108 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 POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM

What is the revenue of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM ?

The revenue of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM in 2021 is 1.1 M€.

Is POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM profitable?

Yes, POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM ?

The headquarters of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM ?

The tax return of POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM 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 POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM operate?

POMPES FUNEBRES ESSALAM operates in the sector Services funéraires (NAF code 96.03Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.