FLYSTARS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FLYSTARS is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques. Based in VOUJEAUCOURT (25420), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 282 k€. 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 - FLYSTARS (SIREN 490047339)
Indicator 2017 2015 2014
Revenue 281 643 € 312 285 € 188 164 €
Net income -7 632 € 67 356 € -3 884 €
EBITDA 4 925 € 95 179 € 8 247 €
Net margin -2.7% 21.6% -2.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FLYSTARS achieves revenue of 282 k€. Over the period 2014-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.4%. Slight decline of -10% vs 2015. After deducting consumption (18 k€), gross margin stands at 264 k€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5 k€, representing 1.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -95%, reducing margin by 28.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -8 k€ (-2.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

281 643 €

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

263 507 €

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

4 925 €

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

-4 420 €

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

-7 632 €

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

1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 50%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 6.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

49.537%

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

38.834%

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

2.317%

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

6.338

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

40.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
FLYSTARS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
49.54 2017
2014
2015
2017
Q1: 2.78
Med: 20.12
Q3: 54.81
Average

In 2017, the debt ratio of FLYSTARS (49.54) 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
38.83% 2017
2014
2015
2017
Q1: 26.71%
Med: 47.61%
Q3: 63.29%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FLYSTARS (38.8%) 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
6.34 years 2017
2014
2015
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.65 years
Q3: 1.9 years
Watch -23 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FLYSTARS (6.34) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 153.89. 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 23.8x. 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

153.887

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

23.756

Liquidity indicators evolution
FLYSTARS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
153.89 2017
2014
2015
2017
Q1: 159.99
Med: 223.53
Q3: 329.15
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FLYSTARS (153.89) 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
23.76x 2017
2014
2015
2017
Q1: 0.02x
Med: 1.51x
Q3: 5.49x
Excellent -10 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of FLYSTARS (23.8x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 152 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 95 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 12 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 81 days of revenue, i.e. 63 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2014-2017, WCR increased by +57%, requiring additional financing.

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

63 423 €

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

57 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

152 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

12 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

81 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FLYSTARS

Positioning of FLYSTARS in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 11 048€ to 50 874€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
11k€ 31k€ 50k€
31 501 € Range: 11 048€ - 50 874€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 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 FLYSTARS

What is the revenue of FLYSTARS ?

The revenue of FLYSTARS in 2017 is 282 k€.

Is FLYSTARS profitable?

FLYSTARS recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FLYSTARS ?

The headquarters of FLYSTARS is located in VOUJEAUCOURT (25420), in the department Doubs.

Where to find the tax return of FLYSTARS ?

The tax return of FLYSTARS 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 FLYSTARS operate?

FLYSTARS operates in the sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques (NAF code 22.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.