FAST EUROPE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FAST EUROPE is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de produits électroniques grand public. Based in BERNOLSHEIM (67170), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - FAST EUROPE (SIREN 392217980)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 355 950 € 7 508 283 € 7 042 649 € 7 554 226 € 12 930 794 € 12 382 686 € 14 743 083 € 14 282 853 € 15 567 862 €
Net income -110 600 € 413 410 € 413 153 € -279 961 € 449 365 € 245 828 € 835 173 € 612 715 € 568 626 €
EBITDA 890 004 € 514 162 € -823 652 € -1 639 959 € 3 815 319 € 923 615 € 993 114 € 429 957 € 1 132 347 €
Net margin -1.5% 5.5% 5.9% -3.7% 3.5% 2.0% 5.7% 4.3% 3.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FAST EUROPE achieves revenue of 7.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -8.9%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (64 k€), gross margin stands at 7.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 890 k€, representing 12.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -111 k€ (-1.5% 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

7 355 950 €

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

7 291 561 €

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

890 004 €

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

372 042 €

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

-110 600 €

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

12.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 45%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

45.321%

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

17.897%

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

5.458%

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

0.89

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

4.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
FAST EUROPE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
45.32 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.61
Med: 10.68
Q3: 38.12
Watch +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FAST EUROPE (45.32) 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
17.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.53%
Med: 50.93%
Q3: 66.51%
Watch -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FAST EUROPE (17.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.89 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 1.92 years
Average +36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FAST EUROPE (0.89) 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 251.17. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

251.169

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

1.84

Liquidity indicators evolution
FAST EUROPE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
251.17 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 173.08
Med: 255.06
Q3: 417.26
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FAST EUROPE (251.17) 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
1.84x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.61x
Good +43 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FAST EUROPE (1.8x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 30 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 14 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 121 days of revenue, i.e. 2.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +27%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 463 508 €

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

16 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

30 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

1 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

121 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FAST EUROPE

Positioning of FAST EUROPE in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de produits électroniques grand public

Valuation estimate

Based on 100 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FAST EUROPE is estimated at 4 578 296 € (range 2 415 805€ - 7 115 650€). With an EBITDA of 890 004€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (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 2024
100 transactions
2415k€ 4578k€ 7115k€
4 578 296 € Range: 2 415 805€ - 7 115 650€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
890 004 € × 5.6x
Estimation 4 978 201 €
2 380 698€ - 7 649 929€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 355 950 € × 0.53x
Estimation 3 911 788 €
2 474 319€ - 6 225 186€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 100 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 FAST EUROPE

What is the revenue of FAST EUROPE ?

The revenue of FAST EUROPE in 2024 is 7.4 M€.

Is FAST EUROPE profitable?

FAST EUROPE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FAST EUROPE ?

The headquarters of FAST EUROPE is located in BERNOLSHEIM (67170), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of FAST EUROPE ?

The tax return of FAST EUROPE 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 FAST EUROPE operate?

FAST EUROPE operates in the sector Réparation de produits électroniques grand public (NAF code 95.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.