SARL ELB : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL ELB is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux. Based in LYON (69006), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 82 k€. 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 - SARL ELB (SIREN 811947605)
Indicator 2016 2015
Revenue 81 670 € 44 671 €
Net income 12 356 € 6 510 €
EBITDA 15 605 € 8 596 €
Net margin 15.1% 14.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, SARL ELB achieves revenue of 82 k€. Vs 2015, growth of +83% (45 k€ -> 82 k€). After deducting consumption (10 k€), gross margin stands at 71 k€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 19.1% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

81 670 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

71 282 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

15 605 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 339 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 356 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

18.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 16.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

53.252%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

20.652%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

16.761%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

56.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL ELB

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
53.25 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.39
Med: 11.97
Q3: 49.61
Average +28 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of SARL ELB (53.25) 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
20.65% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 8.55%
Med: 29.74%
Q3: 51.94%
Average +12 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the financial autonomy of SARL ELB (20.6%) 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 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 0.96 years
Excellent

In 2016, the repayment capacity of SARL ELB (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 155.62. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

155.617

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-0.038

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL ELB

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
155.62 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 137.3
Med: 191.97
Q3: 290.14
Average -16 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of SARL ELB (155.62) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-0.04x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 2.92x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of SARL ELB (-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: 198 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The gap of 148 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 70 days of revenue, i.e. 16 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

15 844 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

198 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

50 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

70 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL ELB

Positioning of SARL ELB in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation électrique dans tous locaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 283 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL ELB is estimated at 16 149 € (range 6 941€ - 50 847€). With an EBITDA of 15 605€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2016
283 transactions
6k€ 16k€ 50k€
16 149 € Range: 6 941€ - 50 847€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 605 € × 1.0x
Estimation 16 293 €
6 055€ - 56 981€
Revenue Multiple 30%
81 670 € × 0.18x
Estimation 14 657 €
8 847€ - 28 491€
Net Income Multiple 20%
12 356 € × 1.5x
Estimation 18 030 €
6 298€ - 69 047€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 283 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 ELB

What is the revenue of SARL ELB ?

The revenue of SARL ELB in 2016 is 82 k€.

Is SARL ELB profitable?

Yes, SARL ELB generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of SARL ELB ?

The headquarters of SARL ELB is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SARL ELB ?

The tax return of SARL ELB 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 ELB operate?

SARL ELB 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.