FED : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FED is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire . Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 63.6 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 - FED (SIREN 440235273)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 63 586 783 € 80 988 074 € 73 008 952 € 65 170 085 € 81 984 945 € 78 436 954 € 73 767 367 € 66 051 996 €
Net income -218 134 € 3 916 977 € 2 141 728 € -22 799 € 3 330 705 € 4 666 589 € 4 692 012 € 3 439 622 €
EBITDA -79 961 € 7 710 926 € 4 391 857 € 723 258 € 7 360 066 € 7 002 790 € 6 512 567 € 4 727 586 €
Net margin -0.3% 4.8% 2.9% -0.0% 4.1% 5.9% 6.4% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FED achieves revenue of 63.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.5%). Significant drop of -21% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 63.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -80 k€, representing -0.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-21%), EBITDA varies by -101%, reducing margin by 9.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -218 k€ (-0.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

63 586 783 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

63 586 783 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-79 961 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-324 554 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-218 134 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 86.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

23.954%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

28.017%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

0.027%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

86.812

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

22.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
FED

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
23.95 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.87
Q3: 33.82
Average +33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of FED (23.95) 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
28.02% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 12.66%
Med: 26.43%
Q3: 45.52%
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FED (28.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
86.81 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.36 years
Watch +23 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FED (86.81) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 126.31. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

126.313

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-19.238

Liquidity indicators evolution
FED

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
126.31 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 113.05
Med: 142.47
Q3: 199.97
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FED (126.31) 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
-19.24x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.08x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.21x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of FED (-19.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 91 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 39 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-52%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 789 332 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

91 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FED

Positioning of FED in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 135 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FED is estimated at 4 891 892 € (range 3 839 146€ - 8 745 389€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.08x (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 2023
135 transactions
3839k€ 4891k€ 8745k€
4 891 892 € Range: 3 839 146€ - 8 745 389€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
63 586 783 € × 0.08x = 4 891 892 €
Range: 3 839 146€ - 8 745 390€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 135 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 FED

What is the revenue of FED ?

The revenue of FED in 2023 is 63.6 M€.

Is FED profitable?

FED recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FED ?

The headquarters of FED is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FED ?

The tax return of FED 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 FED operate?

FED operates in the sector Activités des agences de travail temporaire (NAF code 78.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.