F.A.V WASHINGTON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

F.A.V WASHINGTON is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 3.3 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 - F.A.V WASHINGTON (SIREN 488919283)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 3 291 521 € 3 559 358 €
Net income -112 679 € -48 226 €
EBITDA 15 469 € 47 452 €
Net margin -3.4% -1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, F.A.V WASHINGTON achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Slight decline of -8% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (615 k€), gross margin stands at 2.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 15 k€, representing 0.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -113 k€ (-3.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 291 521 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 676 488 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

15 469 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-74 847 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-112 679 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 339%. 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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

338.521%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

11.505%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-1.646%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

-17.256

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

39.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
F.A.V WASHINGTON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
338.52 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.36
Med: 41.88
Q3: 181.12
Average +10 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of F.A.V WASHINGTON (338.52) 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
11.51% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 8.35%
Med: 31.81%
Q3: 57.86%
Average -7 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of F.A.V WASHINGTON (11.5%) 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
-17.26 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.68 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of F.A.V WASHINGTON (-17.26) 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 99.13. 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 180.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

99.126

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

180.018

Liquidity indicators evolution
F.A.V WASHINGTON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
99.13 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 45.02
Med: 91.13
Q3: 169.02
Good +8 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of F.A.V WASHINGTON (99.13) 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
180.02x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.39x
Q3: 7.37x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of F.A.V WASHINGTON (180.0x) 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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 138 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 55 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 865 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

865 407 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

83 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

138 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
F.A.V WASHINGTON

Positioning of F.A.V WASHINGTON in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 1033 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of F.A.V WASHINGTON is estimated at 903 445 € (range 584 587€ - 1 297 139€). With an EBITDA of 15 469€, the sector multiple of 6.5x 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 2017
1033 transactions
584k€ 903k€ 1297k€
903 445 € Range: 584 587€ - 1 297 139€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 469 € × 6.5x
Estimation 99 807 €
55 480€ - 161 556€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 291 521 € × 0.68x
Estimation 2 242 843 €
1 466 434€ - 3 189 777€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 1033 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 F.A.V WASHINGTON

What is the revenue of F.A.V WASHINGTON ?

The revenue of F.A.V WASHINGTON in 2017 is 3.3 M€.

Is F.A.V WASHINGTON profitable?

F.A.V WASHINGTON recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of F.A.V WASHINGTON ?

The headquarters of F.A.V WASHINGTON is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of F.A.V WASHINGTON ?

The tax return of F.A.V WASHINGTON 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 F.A.V WASHINGTON operate?

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