FERRET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FERRET is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie. Based in GAAS (40350), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 128 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 - FERRET (SIREN 500565585)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 128 497 € 177 377 € 128 357 € 111 237 € 134 144 €
Net income -9 773 € -1 238 € -8 454 € -45 639 € -29 077 €
EBITDA -11 625 € 794 € -7 140 € -43 015 € -23 196 €
Net margin -7.6% -0.7% -6.6% -41.0% -21.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, FERRET achieves revenue of 128 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Significant drop of -28% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (29 k€), gross margin stands at 100 k€, i.e. a rate of 78%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -12 k€, representing -9.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-28%), EBITDA varies by -1564%, reducing margin by 9.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -10 k€ (-7.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

128 497 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

99 708 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-11 625 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-8 997 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-9 773 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-8.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -89%. 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 215%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-89.165%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

214.846%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-7.079%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

25.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-89.17 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.65
Med: 20.77
Q3: 82.89
Excellent

In 2020, the debt ratio of FERRET (-89.17) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
214.85% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 6.13%
Med: 28.28%
Q3: 49.33%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of FERRET (214.8%) 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
0.0 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.2 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of FERRET (0.00) 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 27.07. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

27.073

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-6.684

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
27.07 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 145.4
Med: 205.77
Q3: 304.68
Watch -11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of FERRET (27.07) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-6.68x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.71x
Watch

In 2020, the interest coverage of FERRET (-6.7x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 80 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). WCR is negative (-397 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-90%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-141 662 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

36 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

77 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

80 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

-397 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FERRET in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de plâtrerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of FERRET is estimated at 22 639 € (range 15 359€ - 30 831€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.18x (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 2020
54 tx
15k€ 22k€ 30k€
22 639 € Range: 15 359€ - 30 831€
NAF 4 année 2020 Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
128 497 € × 0.18x = 22 639 €
Range: 15 360€ - 30 832€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 FERRET

What is the revenue of FERRET ?

The revenue of FERRET in 2020 is 128 k€.

Is FERRET profitable?

FERRET recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of FERRET ?

The headquarters of FERRET is located in GAAS (40350), in the department Landes.

Where to find the tax return of FERRET ?

The tax return of FERRET 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 FERRET operate?

FERRET operates in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie (NAF code 43.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.