FLEXDEV : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FLEXDEV is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires. Based in LYON (69002), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.4 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 - FLEXDEV (SIREN 538126251)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 363 662 € 1 124 869 € 890 464 €
Net income 3 044 237 € 3 616 904 € 2 457 138 €
EBITDA 14 330 € -328 133 € 42 393 €
Net margin 223.2% 321.5% 275.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FLEXDEV achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +23.7%. Vs 2016, growth of +21% (1.1 M€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 14 k€, representing 1.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +30.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.0 M€, i.e. 223.2% 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

1 363 662 €

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

1 363 662 €

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

14 330 €

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

87 882 €

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

3 044 237 €

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

1.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 314%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 9.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 244.5% 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

313.765%

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

23.81%

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

244.494%

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

9.596

Solvency indicators evolution
FLEXDEV

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
313.76 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.88
Q3: 73.07
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of FLEXDEV (313.76) 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
23.81% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 16.04%
Med: 58.5%
Q3: 89.71%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FLEXDEV (23.8%) 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
9.6 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 3.31 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FLEXDEV (9.60) 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 1147.86. 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 12036.7x. 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

1147.861

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

12036.706

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1147.86 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 95.59
Med: 405.53
Q3: 2262.05
Good

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FLEXDEV (1147.86) 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
12036.71x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: -66.2x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.13x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of FLEXDEV (12036.7x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 534 days of revenue, i.e. 2.0 M€ 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

2 021 506 €

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

92 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

77 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

534 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FLEXDEV in its sector

Comparison with sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires

Valuation estimate

Based on 170 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FLEXDEV is estimated at 6 650 680 € (range 4 135 845€ - 10 241 827€). With an EBITDA of 14 330€, the sector multiple of 6.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.71x (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
170 transactions
4135k€ 6650k€ 10241k€
6 650 680 € Range: 4 135 845€ - 10 241 827€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 330 € × 6.8x
Estimation 97 582 €
59 123€ - 171 978€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 363 662 € × 0.71x
Estimation 966 962 €
646 286€ - 1 130 005€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 044 237 € × 10.4x
Estimation 31 559 002 €
19 561 991€ - 49 084 184€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 170 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 FLEXDEV

What is the revenue of FLEXDEV ?

The revenue of FLEXDEV in 2017 is 1.4 M€.

Is FLEXDEV profitable?

Yes, FLEXDEV generated a net profit of 3.0 M€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FLEXDEV ?

The headquarters of FLEXDEV is located in LYON (69002), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of FLEXDEV ?

The tax return of FLEXDEV 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 FLEXDEV operate?

FLEXDEV operates in the sector Fonds de placement et entités financières similaires (NAF code 64.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.