FIDEBULK : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FIDEBULK is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in LES SABLES D'OLONNE (85100), this company of category ETI shows in 2017 a revenue of 261 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - FIDEBULK (SIREN 809507833)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 261 000 € 290 000 €
Net income 657 584 € 668 571 €
EBITDA 35 477 € 36 678 €
Net margin 251.9% 230.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FIDEBULK achieves revenue of 261 k€. Significant drop of -10% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 261 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 35 k€, representing 13.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 658 k€, i.e. 251.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

261 000 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

261 000 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

35 477 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

35 478 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

657 584 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

13.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 100%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 49%. 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 4.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 243.8% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

100.111%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

49.282%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

243.757%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

4.01

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
100.11 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.74
Med: 27.18
Q3: 109.15
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of FIDEBULK (100.11) 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
49.28% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 20.71%
Med: 51.8%
Q3: 80.67%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FIDEBULK (49.3%) 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
4.01 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 5.02 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FIDEBULK (4.01) 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 683.77. 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 313.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

683.775

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

313.271

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
683.77 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 100.0
Med: 288.25
Q3: 1155.28
Good +25 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FIDEBULK (683.77) 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
313.27x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: -30.47x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.91x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of FIDEBULK (313.3x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 82 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Overall, WCR represents 211 days of revenue, i.e. 153 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

153 238 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

62 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

82 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

211 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FIDEBULK in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 112 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of FIDEBULK is estimated at 847 985 € (range 272 797€ - 2 011 346€). With an EBITDA of 35 477€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.55x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
112 transactions
272k€ 847k€ 2011k€
847 985 € Range: 272 797€ - 2 011 346€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
35 477 € × 5.0x
Estimation 176 534 €
94 122€ - 291 392€
Revenue Multiple 30%
261 000 € × 0.55x
Estimation 144 004 €
40 539€ - 214 736€
Net Income Multiple 20%
657 584 € × 5.4x
Estimation 3 582 588 €
1 067 871€ - 9 006 149€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 112 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 FIDEBULK

What is the revenue of FIDEBULK ?

The revenue of FIDEBULK in 2017 is 261 k€.

Is FIDEBULK profitable?

Yes, FIDEBULK generated a net profit of 658 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FIDEBULK ?

The headquarters of FIDEBULK is located in LES SABLES D'OLONNE (85100), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of FIDEBULK ?

The tax return of FIDEBULK 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 FIDEBULK operate?

FIDEBULK operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.