SARL DARCO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL DARCO is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles de robinetterie. Based in MORLAAS (64160), this company of category ETI shows in 2018 a revenue of 3.4 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 - SARL DARCO (SIREN 401524400)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 390 693 € 4 372 657 € 4 310 710 €
Net income -631 123 € -1 268 673 € -2 208 993 €
EBITDA -553 859 € -683 953 € -1 917 025 €
Net margin -18.6% -29.0% -51.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SARL DARCO achieves revenue of 3.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -11.3%). Significant drop of -22% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -554 k€, representing -16.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -631 k€ (-18.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 390 693 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 211 426 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-553 859 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-708 992 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-631 123 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-16.3%

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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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

6.732%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

-16.794%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

56.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL DARCO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.79
Med: 9.64
Q3: 34.85
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of SARL DARCO (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
6.73% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 30.98%
Med: 51.54%
Q3: 66.39%
Watch

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SARL DARCO (6.7%) 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
0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.19 years
Q3: 1.57 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SARL DARCO (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 51.52. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

51.52

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-12.649

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL DARCO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
51.52 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 162.15
Med: 264.02
Q3: 344.94
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SARL DARCO (51.52) 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
-12.65x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -0.48x
Med: 0.64x
Q3: 5.01x
Watch

In 2018, the interest coverage of SARL DARCO (-12.7x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 112 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 69 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 214 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. WCR is negative (-256 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-2 409 460 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

43 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

112 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

214 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

-256 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL DARCO

Positioning of SARL DARCO in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres articles de robinetterie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (37 transactions). This range of 248 253€ to 807 493€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
248k€ 487k€ 807k€
487 819 € Range: 248 253€ - 807 493€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 37 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 SARL DARCO

What is the revenue of SARL DARCO ?

The revenue of SARL DARCO in 2018 is 3.4 M€.

Is SARL DARCO profitable?

SARL DARCO recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SARL DARCO ?

The headquarters of SARL DARCO is located in MORLAAS (64160), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SARL DARCO ?

The tax return of SARL DARCO 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 SARL DARCO operate?

SARL DARCO operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles de robinetterie (NAF code 28.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.