FORAGE DE L ESTEREL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORAGE DE L ESTEREL is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in FREJUS (83600), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 623 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 - FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (SIREN 822539979)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 622 744 € 471 400 €
Net income 88 365 € 87 821 €
EBITDA 137 901 € 120 476 €
Net margin 14.2% 18.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, FORAGE DE L ESTEREL achieves revenue of 623 k€. Vs 2017, growth of +32% (471 k€ -> 623 k€). After deducting consumption (68 k€), gross margin stands at 555 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 138 k€, representing 22.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+32%), EBITDA varies by +14%, reducing margin by 3.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 88 k€, i.e. 14.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

622 744 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

554 621 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

137 901 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

112 485 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

88 365 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 75%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 43%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.4% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

75.039%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

42.557%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

18.417%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

1.198

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

80.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
75.04 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 1.12
Med: 15.05
Q3: 95.3
Average +11 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (75.04) 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
42.56% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 17.79%
Med: 42.0%
Q3: 61.75%
Good

In 2018, the financial autonomy of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (42.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.2 years 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.36 years
Q3: 2.14 years
Average +11 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (1.20) 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 249.07. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

249.067

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

2.081

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
249.07 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 122.46
Med: 203.34
Q3: 310.97
Good +18 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (249.07) 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
2.08x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.39x
Q3: 2.78x
Good +21 pts over 2 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL (2.1x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 113 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. The gap of 47 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 114 days of revenue, i.e. 198 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

198 020 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

113 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

66 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

114 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL is estimated at 211 133 € (range 60 452€ - 485 270€). With an EBITDA of 137 901€, the sector multiple of 1.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2018
136 transactions
60k€ 211k€ 485k€
211 133 € Range: 60 452€ - 485 270€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
137 901 € × 1.7x
Estimation 233 121 €
51 919€ - 481 406€
Revenue Multiple 30%
622 744 € × 0.21x
Estimation 129 473 €
73 565€ - 292 345€
Net Income Multiple 20%
88 365 € × 3.2x
Estimation 278 656 €
62 118€ - 784 319€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 FORAGE DE L ESTEREL

What is the revenue of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL ?

The revenue of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL in 2018 is 623 k€.

Is FORAGE DE L ESTEREL profitable?

Yes, FORAGE DE L ESTEREL generated a net profit of 88 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL ?

The headquarters of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL is located in FREJUS (83600), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL ?

The tax return of FORAGE DE L ESTEREL 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 FORAGE DE L ESTEREL operate?

FORAGE DE L ESTEREL operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.