AVENIR FORAGES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AVENIR FORAGES is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in MONTEREAU-SUR-LE-JARD (77950), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 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 - AVENIR FORAGES (SIREN 811106095)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 145 604 € 1 226 507 € 1 440 983 € 1 455 137 € 1 285 755 € 1 364 408 € 1 518 255 € 1 392 886 € 1 451 327 €
Net income -81 730 € 5 064 € 78 271 € 68 923 € 32 421 € 24 915 € 64 733 € 92 705 € 12 708 €
EBITDA -57 945 € -4 677 € 26 980 € 138 998 € 114 248 € 115 653 € 195 350 € 184 512 € 35 394 €
Net margin -7.1% 0.4% 5.4% 4.7% 2.5% 1.8% 4.3% 6.7% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AVENIR FORAGES achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.9%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (149 k€), gross margin stands at 996 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 -58 k€, representing -5.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -1139%, reducing margin by 4.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -82 k€ (-7.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 145 604 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

996 200 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-57 945 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-117 261 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-81 730 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 136%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

136.294%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

27.847%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-5.972%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-3.352

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

26.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
AVENIR FORAGES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
136.29 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.35
Med: 32.58
Q3: 73.01
Watch +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AVENIR FORAGES (136.29) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
27.85% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.18%
Med: 43.92%
Q3: 63.85%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AVENIR FORAGES (27.9%) 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
-3.35 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AVENIR FORAGES (-3.35) 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 197.46. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

197.46

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-18.538

Liquidity indicators evolution
AVENIR FORAGES

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
197.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.92
Med: 224.87
Q3: 326.29
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AVENIR FORAGES (197.46) 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
-18.54x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.6x
Q3: 7.32x
Watch -52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of AVENIR FORAGES (-18.5x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 276 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

276 045 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

72 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AVENIR FORAGES

Positioning of AVENIR FORAGES in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AVENIR FORAGES is estimated at 238 179 € (range 135 331€ - 537 800€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2024
136 transactions
135k€ 238k€ 537k€
238 179 € Range: 135 331€ - 537 800€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 145 604 € × 0.21x = 238 179 €
Range: 135 331€ - 537 800€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 AVENIR FORAGES

What is the revenue of AVENIR FORAGES ?

The revenue of AVENIR FORAGES in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is AVENIR FORAGES profitable?

AVENIR FORAGES recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AVENIR FORAGES ?

The headquarters of AVENIR FORAGES is located in MONTEREAU-SUR-LE-JARD (77950), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of AVENIR FORAGES ?

The tax return of AVENIR FORAGES 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 AVENIR FORAGES operate?

AVENIR FORAGES operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.