FORCHEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORCHEM is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques. Based in NICE (06000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 184 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 - FORCHEM (SIREN 442568952)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 184 451 € 188 968 € 670 519 € 452 416 € 446 291 € 467 418 € 521 444 € 553 259 € 580 860 €
Net income 3 374 € 3 462 € 10 720 € 6 018 € 4 992 € 5 363 € 7 436 € 6 469 € 6 935 €
EBITDA 4 553 € 4 609 € 9 560 € 4 242 € 2 608 € 3 121 € 4 439 € 7 566 € 8 088 €
Net margin 1.8% 1.8% 1.6% 1.3% 1.1% 1.1% 1.4% 1.2% 1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FORCHEM achieves revenue of 184 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -13.4%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 184 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5 k€, representing 2.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3 k€, i.e. 1.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

184 451 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

184 451 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

4 553 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

4 499 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

3 374 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 47%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

47.085%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

1.982%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

15.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
FORCHEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.32
Q3: 24.28
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of FORCHEM (0.00) 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
47.09% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.8%
Med: 44.41%
Q3: 74.53%
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORCHEM (47.1%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.65 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORCHEM (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 178.09. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

178.086

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
FORCHEM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
178.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.32
Med: 209.15
Q3: 511.28
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORCHEM (178.09) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.34x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of FORCHEM (0.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. WCR is negative (-9 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +92%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-4 360 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

15 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FORCHEM

Positioning of FORCHEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 229 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORCHEM is estimated at 22 781 € (range 10 092€ - 60 803€). With an EBITDA of 4 553€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2024
229 transactions
10k€ 22k€ 60k€
22 781 € Range: 10 092€ - 60 803€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 553 € × 1.6x
Estimation 7 396 €
2 414€ - 24 555€
Revenue Multiple 30%
184 451 € × 0.32x
Estimation 59 815 €
28 047€ - 146 342€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 374 € × 1.7x
Estimation 5 695 €
2 359€ - 23 118€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 229 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 FORCHEM

What is the revenue of FORCHEM ?

The revenue of FORCHEM in 2024 is 184 k€.

Is FORCHEM profitable?

Yes, FORCHEM generated a net profit of 3 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FORCHEM ?

The headquarters of FORCHEM is located in NICE (06000), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of FORCHEM ?

The tax return of FORCHEM 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 FORCHEM operate?

FORCHEM operates in the sector Autres intermédiaires du commerce en combustibles, métaux, minéraux et produits chimiques (NAF code 46.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.