FIVES NORDON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FIVES NORDON is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation d'ouvrages en métaux. Based in NANCY (54000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 88.6 M€. 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 - FIVES NORDON (SIREN 433948031)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 88 604 550 € 109 290 371 € 117 284 254 € 104 241 645 € 86 906 799 € 94 942 000 € 107 188 714 € 133 751 979 € 118 094 480 €
Net income -3 568 221 € 1 060 022 € 836 184 € 464 071 € 458 439 € -736 000 € -8 440 359 € -61 807 € 583 650 €
EBITDA -3 374 777 € 3 147 142 € 3 565 778 € 3 328 625 € 2 384 657 € 620 000 € -9 072 937 € 1 696 377 € 705 596 €
Net margin -4.0% 1.0% 0.7% 0.4% 0.5% -0.8% -7.9% -0.0% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FIVES NORDON achieves revenue of 88.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.5%). Significant drop of -19% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (6.1 M€), gross margin stands at 82.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -3.4 M€, representing -3.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-19%), EBITDA varies by -207%, reducing margin by 6.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3.6 M€ (-4.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

88 604 550 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

82 533 739 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-3 374 777 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 200 598 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-3 568 221 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-3.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 117%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

116.781%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

7.572%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-2.789%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-2.039

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

24.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
FIVES NORDON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
116.78 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.33
Med: 17.07
Q3: 42.21
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In 2024, the debt ratio of FIVES NORDON (116.78) 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
7.57% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 24.93%
Med: 45.63%
Q3: 58.25%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of FIVES NORDON (7.6%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-2.04 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03 years
Med: 0.56 years
Q3: 1.76 years
Excellent -41 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FIVES NORDON (-2.04) 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 99.58. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

99.58

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-14.743

Liquidity indicators evolution
FIVES NORDON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
99.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 154.93
Med: 222.99
Q3: 307.27
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FIVES NORDON (99.58) 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
-14.74x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.08x
Med: 1.17x
Q3: 5.53x
Average -46 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FIVES NORDON (-14.7x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 83 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 15 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 4.4 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-22%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

4 373 521 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

83 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

15 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FIVES NORDON

Positioning of FIVES NORDON in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation d'ouvrages en métaux

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (34 transactions). This range of 7 264 649€ to 39 387 780€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
7264k€ 11877k€ 39387k€
11 877 448 € Range: 7 264 649€ - 39 387 780€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 34 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 FIVES NORDON

What is the revenue of FIVES NORDON ?

The revenue of FIVES NORDON in 2024 is 88.6 M€.

Is FIVES NORDON profitable?

FIVES NORDON recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FIVES NORDON ?

The headquarters of FIVES NORDON is located in NANCY (54000), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of FIVES NORDON ?

The tax return of FIVES NORDON 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 FIVES NORDON operate?

FIVES NORDON operates in the sector Réparation d'ouvrages en métaux (NAF code 33.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.