FER EVOLUTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FER EVOLUTION is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in MONTPELLIER (34070), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 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 - FER EVOLUTION (SIREN 453991622)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 117 320 € 1 198 223 € 1 409 129 € 1 340 077 € 1 419 542 € 1 035 536 € 1 339 613 € 1 426 216 € 1 565 439 €
Net income 853 953 € 487 387 € 1 210 152 € 79 536 € 206 615 € 20 830 € 53 995 € 54 875 € 36 796 €
EBITDA 37 535 € 174 673 € 188 530 € 80 704 € 308 125 € 41 806 € 75 870 € 72 025 € 68 426 €
Net margin 76.4% 40.7% 85.9% 5.9% 14.6% 2.0% 4.0% 3.8% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FER EVOLUTION achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.1%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (-3 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 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 38 k€, representing 3.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -79%, reducing margin by 11.2 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 854 k€, i.e. 76.4% 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

1 117 320 €

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

1 120 347 €

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

37 535 €

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

33 700 €

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

853 953 €

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

3.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 74%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 77.9% 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 (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

73.998%

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

54.264%

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

77.936%

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

1.712

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

19.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
FER EVOLUTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
74.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FER EVOLUTION (74.00) 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
54.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FER EVOLUTION (54.3%) 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
1.71 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FER EVOLUTION (1.71) 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 1296.60. 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 25.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1296.602

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

25.579

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1296.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FER EVOLUTION (1296.60) 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
25.58x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of FER EVOLUTION (25.6x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 450 days of revenue, i.e. 1.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +100%, 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

1 396 840 €

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

43 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

31 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

0 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

450 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FER EVOLUTION

Positioning of FER EVOLUTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FER EVOLUTION is estimated at 537 458 € (range 297 171€ - 1 666 560€). With an EBITDA of 37 535€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
54 tx
297k€ 537k€ 1666k€
537 458 € Range: 297 171€ - 1 666 560€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
37 535 € × 4.8x
Estimation 181 514 €
30 726€ - 312 801€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 117 320 € × 0.59x
Estimation 657 846 €
409 264€ - 782 055€
Net Income Multiple 20%
853 953 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 246 739 €
795 149€ - 6 377 715€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 FER EVOLUTION

What is the revenue of FER EVOLUTION ?

The revenue of FER EVOLUTION in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is FER EVOLUTION profitable?

Yes, FER EVOLUTION generated a net profit of 854 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FER EVOLUTION ?

The headquarters of FER EVOLUTION is located in MONTPELLIER (34070), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of FER EVOLUTION ?

The tax return of FER EVOLUTION 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 FER EVOLUTION operate?

FER EVOLUTION operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.