ACL FERRONNERIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ACL FERRONNERIE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie. Based in CASSIS (13260), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 336 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 - ACL FERRONNERIE (SIREN 537540346)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 335 948 € 295 688 €
Net income 32 757 € 36 289 €
EBITDA 49 551 € 33 685 €
Net margin 9.8% 12.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ACL FERRONNERIE achieves revenue of 336 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +14% (296 k€ -> 336 k€). After deducting consumption (141 k€), gross margin stands at 195 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 50 k€, representing 14.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 33 k€, i.e. 9.8% 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

335 948 €

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

194 643 €

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

49 551 €

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

40 455 €

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

32 757 €

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

14.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 27%. 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 57%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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

26.62%

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

57.473%

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

12.363%

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

0.613

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

58.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.62 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 2.16
Med: 15.03
Q3: 51.14
Average -6 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of ACL FERRONNERIE (26.62) 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
57.47% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 17.72%
Med: 38.33%
Q3: 57.27%
Excellent +31 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ACL FERRONNERIE (57.5%) 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
0.61 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.23 years
Q3: 1.26 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ACL FERRONNERIE (0.61) 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 227.78. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

227.775

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

0.934

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
227.78 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 141.7
Med: 195.51
Q3: 286.44
Good +34 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ACL FERRONNERIE (227.78) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.93x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.44x
Q3: 3.07x
Good +28 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of ACL FERRONNERIE (0.9x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The gap of 31 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 49 days of revenue, i.e. 45 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

45 323 €

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

57 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

26 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

7 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

49 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ACL FERRONNERIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (27 transactions). This range of 37 280€ to 127 614€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
37k€ 68k€ 127k€
68 574 € Range: 37 280€ - 127 614€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 27 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 ACL FERRONNERIE

What is the revenue of ACL FERRONNERIE ?

The revenue of ACL FERRONNERIE in 2018 is 336 k€.

Is ACL FERRONNERIE profitable?

Yes, ACL FERRONNERIE generated a net profit of 33 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ACL FERRONNERIE ?

The headquarters of ACL FERRONNERIE is located in CASSIS (13260), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of ACL FERRONNERIE ?

The tax return of ACL FERRONNERIE 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 ACL FERRONNERIE operate?

ACL FERRONNERIE operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie (NAF code 43.32B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.