SARL E A B : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL E A B is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'articles de sport en magasin spécialisé. Based in LUNEL (34400), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 1.2 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 - SARL E A B (SIREN 432435188)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 209 194 € 1 199 541 € 1 168 186 € 1 158 627 €
Net income 41 529 € 45 528 € 41 391 € 18 898 €
EBITDA 67 309 € 84 006 € 84 988 € 73 021 €
Net margin 3.4% 3.8% 3.5% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SARL E A B achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +1.4%). Vs 2017: +1%. After deducting consumption (716 k€), gross margin stands at 493 k€, i.e. a rate of 41%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 67 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 42 k€, i.e. 3.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

1 209 194 €

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

493 188 €

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

67 309 €

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

64 754 €

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

41 529 €

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

5.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 98%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 3.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

97.622%

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

33.146%

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

3.455%

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

9.67

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

8.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL E A B

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
97.62 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 4.64
Med: 35.35
Q3: 129.83
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SARL E A B (97.62) 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
33.15% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 11.46%
Med: 33.76%
Q3: 57.04%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SARL E A B (33.1%) 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
9.67 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 3.12 years
Watch

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SARL E A B (9.67) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 92.50. 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 25.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

92.502

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

25.217

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL E A B

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
92.5 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 124.88
Med: 183.45
Q3: 312.13
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SARL E A B (92.50) 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
25.22x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 6.33x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of SARL E A B (25.2x) 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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 152 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 149 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 118 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 121 days of revenue, i.e. 407 k€ to permanently finance.

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

407 051 €

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

3 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

152 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

118 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

121 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL E A B

Positioning of SARL E A B in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'articles de sport en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 192 334€ to 648 707€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
192k€ 297k€ 648k€
297 756 € Range: 192 334€ - 648 707€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 E A B

What is the revenue of SARL E A B ?

The revenue of SARL E A B in 2018 is 1.2 M€.

Is SARL E A B profitable?

Yes, SARL E A B generated a net profit of 42 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SARL E A B ?

The headquarters of SARL E A B is located in LUNEL (34400), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of SARL E A B ?

The tax return of SARL E A B 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 E A B operate?

SARL E A B operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'articles de sport en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.64Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.