FIRN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FIRN is a French company founded 67 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques. Based in ERSTEIN (67150), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 7.0 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 - FIRN (SIREN 598502045)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 7 012 018 € N/C 4 920 923 € N/C 5 109 407 € 4 993 750 €
Net income 449 110 € 483 930 € 336 954 € 404 026 € 476 573 € 482 245 €
EBITDA 402 516 € N/C 383 522 € N/C 491 762 € 541 131 €
Net margin 6.4% N/C 6.8% N/C 9.3% 9.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FIRN achieves revenue of 7.0 M€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.8%. After deducting consumption (4.6 M€), gross margin stands at 2.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 403 k€, representing 5.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 449 k€, i.e. 6.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 012 018 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 371 370 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

402 516 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

392 632 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

449 110 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 80%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.02%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

79.955%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

6.642%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.001

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

24.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
FIRN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.57
Q3: 50.77
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of FIRN (0.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
79.95% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 13.47%
Med: 38.42%
Q3: 58.45%
Excellent

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FIRN (80.0%) 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 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Good +9 pts over 2 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FIRN (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 439.11. 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 2.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

439.114

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

2.225

Liquidity indicators evolution
FIRN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
439.11 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 133.58
Med: 205.53
Q3: 329.15
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FIRN (439.11) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
2.23x 2023
2020
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.29x
Q3: 6.06x
Good

In 2023, the interest coverage of FIRN (2.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 35 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 900 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2023, WCR increased by +54%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

900 483 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

20 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

16 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

35 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FIRN

Positioning of FIRN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 124 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FIRN is estimated at 663 466 € (range 338 001€ - 2 142 114€). With an EBITDA of 402 516€, the sector multiple of 0.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
124 transactions
338k€ 663k€ 2142k€
663 466 € Range: 338 001€ - 2 142 114€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
402 516 € × 0.7x
Estimation 283 325 €
133 938€ - 1 031 200€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 012 018 € × 0.21x
Estimation 1 493 380 €
809 825€ - 4 523 474€
Net Income Multiple 20%
449 110 € × 0.8x
Estimation 368 951 €
140 425€ - 1 347 362€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 124 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 FIRN

What is the revenue of FIRN ?

The revenue of FIRN in 2023 is 7.0 M€.

Is FIRN profitable?

Yes, FIRN generated a net profit of 449 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FIRN ?

The headquarters of FIRN is located in ERSTEIN (67150), in the department Bas-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of FIRN ?

The tax return of FIRN 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 FIRN operate?

FIRN operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de produits pharmaceutiques (NAF code 46.46Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.