FBL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FBL is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique. Based in LE HAVRE (76600), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 451 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 - FBL (SIREN 480916311)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 451 404 € 492 001 € 487 467 € 341 202 € 340 430 € 211 367 €
Net income 33 883 € 41 899 € 43 209 € -20 824 € -23 310 € -26 266 €
EBITDA 27 866 € 54 326 € 49 884 € -16 658 € -22 452 € -26 622 €
Net margin 7.5% 8.5% 8.9% -6.1% -6.8% -12.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FBL achieves revenue of 451 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.4%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (35 k€), gross margin stands at 416 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 28 k€, representing 6.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -49%, reducing margin by 4.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 34 k€, i.e. 7.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

451 404 €

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

416 374 €

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

27 866 €

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

23 875 €

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

33 883 €

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

6.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 8.3% 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

16.55%

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

29.83%

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

8.345%

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

0.642

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

17.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
FBL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
16.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.12
Q3: 67.77
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FBL (16.55) 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
29.83% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.65%
Med: 34.88%
Q3: 62.0%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FBL (29.8%) 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
0.64 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FBL (0.64) 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 145.40. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

145.404

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

0.743

Liquidity indicators evolution
FBL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.4 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.43
Med: 164.12
Q3: 324.56
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FBL (145.40) 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
0.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 6.22x
Good -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FBL (0.7x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 285 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 235 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 308 days of revenue, i.e. 387 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +232%, 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

386 618 €

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

50 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

285 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

9 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

308 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FBL

Positioning of FBL in its sector

Comparison with sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique

Valuation estimate

Based on 77 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FBL is estimated at 41 722 € (range 21 799€ - 110 342€). With an EBITDA of 27 866€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
77 tx
21k€ 41k€ 110k€
41 722 € Range: 21 799€ - 110 342€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
27 866 € × 1.0x
Estimation 28 323 €
12 518€ - 66 940€
Revenue Multiple 30%
451 404 € × 0.14x
Estimation 64 895 €
41 993€ - 155 266€
Net Income Multiple 20%
33 883 € × 1.2x
Estimation 40 461 €
14 714€ - 151 465€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 77 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 FBL

What is the revenue of FBL ?

The revenue of FBL in 2024 is 451 k€.

Is FBL profitable?

Yes, FBL generated a net profit of 34 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FBL ?

The headquarters of FBL is located in LE HAVRE (76600), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of FBL ?

The tax return of FBL 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 FBL operate?

FBL operates in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique (NAF code 52.10B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.