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F.L. AUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

F.L. AUCTION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.. Based in PARIS (75002), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 363 k€. 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 - F.L. AUCTION (SIREN 442758199)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 363 122 €
Net income -120 973 €
EBITDA -106 280 €
Net margin -33.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, F.L. AUCTION achieves revenue of 363 k€. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 363 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 -106 k€, representing -29.3% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -121 k€ (-33.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

363 122 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

363 122 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

-106 280 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-115 050 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-120 973 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-29.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 165%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

164.748%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

7.175%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

-31.657%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

-1.174

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

34.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
F.L. AUCTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
164.75 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.8
Q3: 45.55
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of F.L. AUCTION (164.75) 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
7.17% 2016
2016
Q1: 5.08%
Med: 31.94%
Q3: 64.25%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of F.L. AUCTION (7.2%) 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
-1.17 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.81 years
Excellent

In 2016, the repayment capacity of F.L. AUCTION (-1.17) 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 107.84. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

107.845

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

-4.781

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
107.84 2016
2016
Q1: 113.83
Med: 190.79
Q3: 430.13
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of F.L. AUCTION (107.84) 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
-4.78x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.01x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of F.L. AUCTION (-4.8x) 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: 222 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1252 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 1030 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 195 days of revenue, i.e. 196 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

196 318 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

222 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

1252 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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 (2016) ?
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

195 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
F.L. AUCTION

Positioning of F.L. AUCTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Based on 131 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of F.L. AUCTION is estimated at 129 494 € (range 64 675€ - 244 766€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 2016
131 transactions
64k€ 129k€ 244k€
129 494 € Range: 64 675€ - 244 766€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
363 122 € × 0.36x = 129 494 €
Range: 64 676€ - 244 767€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 131 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...).

Similar companies (Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a.)

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Frequently asked questions about F.L. AUCTION

What is the revenue of F.L. AUCTION ?

The revenue of F.L. AUCTION in 2016 is 363 k€.

Is F.L. AUCTION profitable?

F.L. AUCTION recorded a net loss in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of F.L. AUCTION ?

The headquarters of F.L. AUCTION is located in PARIS (75002), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of F.L. AUCTION ?

The tax return of F.L. AUCTION 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 F.L. AUCTION operate?

F.L. AUCTION operates in the sector Autres activités de soutien aux entreprises n.c.a. (NAF code 82.99Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.