FLASH SERVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FLASH SERVICE is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie. Based in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE (77400), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 315 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 - FLASH SERVICE (SIREN 341709582)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 315 159 € 264 560 €
Net income 38 599 € -21 465 €
EBITDA 29 437 € -19 702 €
Net margin 12.2% -8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FLASH SERVICE achieves revenue of 315 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +19% (265 k€ -> 315 k€). After deducting consumption (98 k€), gross margin stands at 218 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 29 k€, representing 9.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +16.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 39 k€, i.e. 12.2% 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

315 159 €

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

217 605 €

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

29 437 €

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

26 754 €

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

38 599 €

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

9.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 13.2% 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

15.873%

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

10.722%

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

13.223%

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

0.0

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

18.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
FLASH SERVICE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.87 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 1.64
Med: 14.39
Q3: 49.02
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of FLASH SERVICE (15.87) 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
10.72% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 16.36%
Med: 38.25%
Q3: 56.67%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FLASH SERVICE (10.7%) 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
0.0 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.25 years
Q3: 1.28 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FLASH SERVICE (0.00) 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 287.17. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

287.166

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

0.061

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
287.17 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 136.47
Med: 189.82
Q3: 278.85
Excellent +17 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FLASH SERVICE (287.17) 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
0.06x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.55x
Q3: 3.38x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of FLASH SERVICE (0.1x) 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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 29 days of revenue, i.e. 25 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

25 206 €

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

52 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

34 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

6 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

29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FLASH SERVICE

Positioning of FLASH SERVICE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 29 948€ to 98 582€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
29k€ 58k€ 98k€
58 527 € Range: 29 948€ - 98 582€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 FLASH SERVICE

What is the revenue of FLASH SERVICE ?

The revenue of FLASH SERVICE in 2017 is 315 k€.

Is FLASH SERVICE profitable?

Yes, FLASH SERVICE generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FLASH SERVICE ?

The headquarters of FLASH SERVICE is located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE (77400), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of FLASH SERVICE ?

The tax return of FLASH SERVICE 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 FLASH SERVICE operate?

FLASH SERVICE operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie métallique et serrurerie (NAF code 43.32B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.