SARL KEROLOS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL KEROLOS is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 168 k€. 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 KEROLOS (SIREN 538449554)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 168 366 € 159 342 € 158 486 €
Net income 32 116 € 1 947 € 5 552 €
EBITDA 42 240 € 17 952 € 9 725 €
Net margin 19.1% 1.2% 3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, SARL KEROLOS achieves revenue of 168 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +3.1%). Vs 2017: +6%. After deducting consumption (39 k€), gross margin stands at 129 k€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 42 k€, representing 25.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +13.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 19.1% 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

168 366 €

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

129 102 €

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

42 240 €

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

40 561 €

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

32 116 €

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

24.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 216%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 59%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.1% 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 (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

215.63%

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

59.368%

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

20.072%

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

0.428

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

66.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL KEROLOS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
215.63 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.41
Med: 37.74
Q3: 166.92
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of SARL KEROLOS (215.63) 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
59.37% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 8.61%
Med: 33.05%
Q3: 59.12%
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of SARL KEROLOS (59.4%) 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
0.43 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good +20 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of SARL KEROLOS (0.43) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 4.14. 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 6.7x. 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

4.137

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

6.671

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
4.14 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 47.03
Med: 96.67
Q3: 181.96
Average

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of SARL KEROLOS (4.14) 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
6.67x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.07x
Q3: 6.28x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of SARL KEROLOS (6.7x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-339 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +26%, requiring additional financing.

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

-158 518 €

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

0 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

1 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

8 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

-339 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL KEROLOS

Positioning of SARL KEROLOS in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1098 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of SARL KEROLOS is estimated at 243 174 € (range 139 808€ - 389 577€). With an EBITDA of 42 240€, the sector multiple of 7.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2018
1098 transactions
139k€ 243k€ 389k€
243 174 € Range: 139 808€ - 389 577€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
42 240 € × 7.0x
Estimation 295 957 €
170 460€ - 476 175€
Revenue Multiple 30%
168 366 € × 0.68x
Estimation 114 741 €
74 773€ - 162 024€
Net Income Multiple 20%
32 116 € × 9.5x
Estimation 303 867 €
160 733€ - 514 416€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1098 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 KEROLOS

What is the revenue of SARL KEROLOS ?

The revenue of SARL KEROLOS in 2018 is 168 k€.

Is SARL KEROLOS profitable?

Yes, SARL KEROLOS generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of SARL KEROLOS ?

The headquarters of SARL KEROLOS is located in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of SARL KEROLOS ?

The tax return of SARL KEROLOS 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 KEROLOS operate?

SARL KEROLOS operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.