FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques. Based in FOURQUES (30300), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 481 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 - FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (SIREN 424044394)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 481 064 € 486 276 € 533 912 €
Net income 978 € 1 726 € 1 856 €
EBITDA 22 698 € 24 503 € 43 909 €
Net margin 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER achieves revenue of 481 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -5.1%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (241 k€), gross margin stands at 240 k€, i.e. a rate of 50%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 23 k€, representing 4.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 978 €, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

481 064 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

240 412 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

22 698 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 369 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

978 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 61%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

60.542%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

36.955%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

5.066%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.858

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

20.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
60.54 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 2.1
Med: 16.24
Q3: 50.64
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (60.54) 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
36.95% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 27.69%
Med: 49.29%
Q3: 64.33%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (37.0%) 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
1.86 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.42 years
Q3: 1.43 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (1.86) 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 147.41. 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 10.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

147.409

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

10.441

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.41 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 160.29
Med: 233.35
Q3: 332.82
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (147.41) 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
10.44x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.08x
Q3: 3.93x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER (10.4x) 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: 101 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. The gap of 67 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 104 days of revenue, i.e. 139 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-28%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

139 417 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

101 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

34 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

19 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

104 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 23 583€ to 84 506€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
Indicative
23k€ 37k€ 84k€
37 057 € Range: 23 583€ - 84 506€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER

What is the revenue of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER ?

The revenue of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER in 2018 is 481 k€.

Is FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER profitable?

Yes, FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER generated a net profit of 978€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER ?

The headquarters of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER is located in FOURQUES (30300), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER ?

The tax return of FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER 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 FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER operate?

FERRONNERIE LAURENT SENER operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres articles métalliques (NAF code 25.99B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.