FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques . Based in PARIS (75018), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 925 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 - FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (SIREN 552087132)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 924 806 € 1 108 709 € 1 013 474 €
Net income -108 039 € -15 795 € -35 638 €
EBITDA -101 309 € 55 798 € -7 975 €
Net margin -11.7% -1.4% -3.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE achieves revenue of 925 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.5%). Significant drop of -17% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (173 k€), gross margin stands at 752 k€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -101 k€, representing -11.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-17%), EBITDA varies by -282%, reducing margin by 16.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -108 k€ (-11.7% 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

924 806 €

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

752 111 €

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

-101 309 €

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

-118 892 €

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

-108 039 €

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

-11.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -606%. 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 -8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-606.385%

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

-7.594%

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

-8.976%

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

-4.647

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

4.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-606.38 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.04
Med: 12.01
Q3: 61.97
Excellent -52 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (-606.38) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-7.59% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 12.05%
Med: 36.53%
Q3: 60.84%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (-7.6%) 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
-4.65 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.59 years
Excellent

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (-4.65) 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 148.83. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

148.833

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

-2.879

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.83 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 126.85
Med: 195.65
Q3: 351.81
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (148.83) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
-2.88x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 6.0x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE (-2.9x) 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: 125 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 252 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 127 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 132 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 262 days of revenue, i.e. 672 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

672 223 €

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

125 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

252 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

132 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

262 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE

Positioning of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 145 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE is estimated at 176 939 € (range 99 585€ - 451 076€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2017
145 transactions
99k€ 176k€ 451k€
176 939 € Range: 99 585€ - 451 076€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
924 806 € × 0.19x = 176 939 €
Range: 99 586€ - 451 076€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 145 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques )

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Frequently asked questions about FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE

What is the revenue of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE ?

The revenue of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE in 2017 is 925 k€.

Is FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE profitable?

FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE ?

The headquarters of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE is located in PARIS (75018), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE ?

The tax return of FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE 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 FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE operate?

FONTAAS ET COMPAGNIE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques (NAF code 46.49Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.