FBL WASTEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FBL WASTEL is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers. Based in LE POET-LAVAL (26160), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 535 k€. 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 - FBL WASTEL (SIREN 452416449)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 534 753 € 493 458 € 571 575 € 571 778 € 576 421 € 525 262 € 523 183 € 488 746 € 413 819 € 439 332 €
Net income 204 413 € 148 377 € 160 092 € 113 226 € 272 347 € 209 535 € 206 762 € 231 187 € 188 771 € 171 506 €
EBITDA 276 992 € 254 570 € 260 949 € 356 112 € 358 338 € 289 219 € 338 777 € 299 539 € 263 703 € 243 168 €
Net margin 38.2% 30.1% 28.0% 19.8% 47.2% 39.9% 39.5% 47.3% 45.6% 39.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, FBL WASTEL achieves revenue of 535 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2024: +8%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 535 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 277 k€, representing 51.8% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 204 k€, i.e. 38.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

534 753 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

534 753 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

276 992 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

263 621 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

204 413 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

51.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 93%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 41.3% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.086%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

92.544%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

41.284%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.684

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

41.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
FBL WASTEL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.09 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.8
Q3: 30.28
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of FBL WASTEL (5.09) 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
92.54% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 10.66%
Med: 43.97%
Q3: 70.72%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of FBL WASTEL (92.5%) 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
0.68 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.12 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of FBL WASTEL (0.68) 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 849.53. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

849.531

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

0.284

Liquidity indicators evolution
FBL WASTEL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
849.53 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 148.43
Med: 278.51
Q3: 620.74
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of FBL WASTEL (849.53) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.28x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.97x
Good

In 2025, the interest coverage of FBL WASTEL (0.3x) 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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 76 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 68 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-24%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

67 775 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

52 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

76 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FBL WASTEL

Positioning of FBL WASTEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FBL WASTEL is estimated at 244 277 € (range 130 465€ - 1 015 114€). With an EBITDA of 276 992€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2025
85 tx
130k€ 244k€ 1015k€
244 277 € Range: 130 465€ - 1 015 114€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
276 992 € × 1.0x
Estimation 272 631 €
149 665€ - 1 208 295€
Revenue Multiple 30%
534 753 € × 0.32x
Estimation 172 759 €
96 221€ - 410 521€
Net Income Multiple 20%
204 413 € × 1.4x
Estimation 280 671 €
133 831€ - 1 439 051€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 WASTEL

What is the revenue of FBL WASTEL ?

The revenue of FBL WASTEL in 2025 is 535 k€.

Is FBL WASTEL profitable?

Yes, FBL WASTEL generated a net profit of 204 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of FBL WASTEL ?

The headquarters of FBL WASTEL is located in LE POET-LAVAL (26160), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of FBL WASTEL ?

The tax return of FBL WASTEL 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 WASTEL operate?

FBL WASTEL operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en produits divers (NAF code 46.19B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.