RICHTER SYSTEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RICHTER SYSTEM is a French company founded 66 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques. Based in CREUTZWALD (57150), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 23.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - RICHTER SYSTEM (SIREN 360800403)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 23 794 984 € 28 562 369 € N/C 34 135 322 € 22 867 579 € 21 679 519 € 22 910 525 € 20 571 201 €
Net income -1 869 699 € 121 755 € -599 022 € 3 653 528 € -245 044 € -1 800 133 € 5 892 € -405 297 €
EBITDA -1 515 550 € -1 477 662 € -3 158 € 5 474 182 € 191 501 € -1 316 547 € 444 400 € 215 355 €
Net margin -7.9% 0.4% N/C 10.7% -1.1% -8.3% 0.0% -2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, RICHTER SYSTEM achieves revenue of 23.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +1.8%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (18.3 M€), gross margin stands at 5.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 23%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.5 M€, representing -6.4% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.9 M€ (-7.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

23 794 984 €

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

5 467 153 €

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

-1 515 550 €

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

-1 752 054 €

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

-1 869 699 €

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

-6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

0.0%

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

30.542%

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

-6.628%

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

0.0

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

18.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
RICHTER SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.1
Med: 19.52
Q3: 52.68
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of RICHTER SYSTEM (0.00) 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
30.54% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 33.97%
Med: 53.79%
Q3: 68.02%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of RICHTER SYSTEM (30.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.7 years
Q3: 1.89 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of RICHTER SYSTEM (0.00) 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 117.15. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

117.154

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

-5.293

Liquidity indicators evolution
RICHTER SYSTEM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.15 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 179.93
Med: 255.45
Q3: 415.11
Watch +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of RICHTER SYSTEM (117.15) 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
-5.29x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.55x
Q3: 5.62x
Watch +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of RICHTER SYSTEM (-5.3x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 53 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +44%, 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

3 476 447 €

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

38 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

39 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

61 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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
RICHTER SYSTEM

Positioning of RICHTER SYSTEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 3 406 524€ to 7 985 069€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
3406k€ 5235k€ 7985k€
5 235 706 € Range: 3 406 524€ - 7 985 069€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 RICHTER SYSTEM

What is the revenue of RICHTER SYSTEM ?

The revenue of RICHTER SYSTEM in 2024 is 23.8 M€.

Is RICHTER SYSTEM profitable?

RICHTER SYSTEM recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of RICHTER SYSTEM ?

The headquarters of RICHTER SYSTEM is located in CREUTZWALD (57150), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of RICHTER SYSTEM ?

The tax return of RICHTER SYSTEM 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 RICHTER SYSTEM operate?

RICHTER SYSTEM operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques (NAF code 25.99B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.