3L FOUDRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

3L FOUDRE is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in LESPINASSE (31150), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 237 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - 3L FOUDRE (SIREN 482221751)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 237 258 € 253 956 € 253 200 € 239 818 € 285 302 € 279 318 € 282 483 €
Net income 208 € 6 962 € -573 € 188 € -177 € 1 795 € -32 429 €
EBITDA 7 756 € -12 008 € -10 913 € 5 738 € 6 636 € 4 078 € -31 215 €
Net margin 0.1% 2.7% -0.2% 0.1% -0.1% 0.6% -11.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, 3L FOUDRE achieves revenue of 237 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.9%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (75 k€), gross margin stands at 163 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 8 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 208 €, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

237 258 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

162 524 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

7 756 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

7 422 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

208 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2588%. 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 1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 28.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2588.436%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

0.528%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

0.15%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

28.2

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

19.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
3L FOUDRE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2588.44 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.45
Q3: 51.18
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of 3L FOUDRE (2588.44) 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
0.53% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 11.11%
Med: 37.16%
Q3: 60.82%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of 3L FOUDRE (0.5%) 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
28.2 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.07 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of 3L FOUDRE (28.20) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 102.90. 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 21.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

102.901

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

21.712

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
102.9 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 150.43
Med: 232.3
Q3: 397.23
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of 3L FOUDRE (102.90) 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
21.71x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.86x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of 3L FOUDRE (21.7x) 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: 205 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 236 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 37 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 186 days of revenue, i.e. 122 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2023, WCR increased by +217%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

122 347 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

205 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

236 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

37 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

186 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
3L FOUDRE

Positioning of 3L FOUDRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 14 835€ to 43 947€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
14k€ 28k€ 43k€
28 029 € Range: 14 835€ - 43 947€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 3L FOUDRE

What is the revenue of 3L FOUDRE ?

The revenue of 3L FOUDRE in 2023 is 237 k€.

Is 3L FOUDRE profitable?

Yes, 3L FOUDRE generated a net profit of 208€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of 3L FOUDRE ?

The headquarters of 3L FOUDRE is located in LESPINASSE (31150), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of 3L FOUDRE ?

The tax return of 3L FOUDRE 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 3L FOUDRE operate?

3L FOUDRE operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.