FERT METAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FERT METAL is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Récupération de déchets triés. Based in LA COUCOURDE (26740), this company of category ETI shows in 2025 a revenue of 2.5 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 - FERT METAL (SIREN 449598457)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 535 423 € 3 121 095 € 3 440 621 € N/C 2 458 977 € 2 052 322 € 3 177 508 € 2 706 739 € 2 310 812 €
Net income -65 245 € -301 831 € -329 877 € 464 494 € 184 006 € -73 596 € -23 106 € -69 325 € -12 253 €
EBITDA -106 704 € -93 906 € -124 625 € N/C 277 306 € -57 905 € -43 905 € -46 240 € 77 928 €
Net margin -2.6% -9.7% -9.6% N/C 7.5% -3.6% -0.7% -2.6% -0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, FERT METAL achieves revenue of 2.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.2%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 40%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -107 k€, representing -4.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -65 k€ (-2.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

2 535 423 €

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

1 023 774 €

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

-106 704 €

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

-184 849 €

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

-65 245 €

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

-4.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 109%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

108.698%

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

37.685%

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

-4.82%

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

-4.755

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

29.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
FERT METAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
108.7 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 3.37
Med: 25.2
Q3: 87.19
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In 2025, the debt ratio of FERT METAL (108.70) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
37.69% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 32.3%
Med: 49.88%
Q3: 69.52%
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of FERT METAL (37.7%) 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
-4.75 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.82 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Excellent

In 2025, the repayment capacity of FERT METAL (-4.75) 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 163.35. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

163.346

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

-13.971

Liquidity indicators evolution
FERT METAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.35 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 142.48
Med: 250.17
Q3: 428.61
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of FERT METAL (163.35) 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
-13.97x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.73x
Q3: 6.29x
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In 2025, the interest coverage of FERT METAL (-14.0x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 40 days of revenue, i.e. 284 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-72%), 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

284 449 €

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

26 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

37 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

10 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

40 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FERT METAL

Positioning of FERT METAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Récupération de déchets triés

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FERT METAL is estimated at 456 496 € (range 363 691€ - 867 022€). 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 2025
85 tx
363k€ 456k€ 867k€
456 496 € Range: 363 691€ - 867 022€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
2 535 423 € × 0.18x = 456 496 €
Range: 363 691€ - 867 023€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 FERT METAL

What is the revenue of FERT METAL ?

The revenue of FERT METAL in 2025 is 2.5 M€.

Is FERT METAL profitable?

FERT METAL recorded a net loss in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of FERT METAL ?

The headquarters of FERT METAL is located in LA COUCOURDE (26740), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of FERT METAL ?

The tax return of FERT METAL 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 FERT METAL operate?

FERT METAL operates in the sector Récupération de déchets triés (NAF code 38.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.