FOREST ET ASSOCIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FOREST ET ASSOCIES is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activité des géomètres. Based in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 4.7 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 - FOREST ET ASSOCIES (SIREN 491808564)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 653 867 € 4 736 468 € 4 482 485 € 4 330 877 € 4 091 469 € 3 766 887 € 3 638 269 € 3 263 962 €
Net income 210 495 € 447 376 € 451 741 € 408 781 € 438 355 € 421 308 € 244 804 € 241 600 €
EBITDA 282 218 € 714 356 € 612 376 € 722 795 € 695 864 € 644 774 € 406 383 € 369 815 €
Net margin 4.5% 9.4% 10.1% 9.4% 10.7% 11.2% 6.7% 7.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FOREST ET ASSOCIES achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Slight decline of -2% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 4.7 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 282 k€, representing 6.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -60%, reducing margin by 9.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 210 k€, i.e. 4.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 653 867 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 653 867 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

282 218 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

276 105 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

210 495 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

6.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 37%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 3.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 4.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

37.43%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

52.35%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

4.622%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

3.592

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

36.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
37.43 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 9.73
Med: 29.57
Q3: 66.54
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of FOREST ET ASSOCIES (37.43) 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
52.35% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 36.34%
Med: 51.06%
Q3: 65.39%
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FOREST ET ASSOCIES (52.4%) 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
3.59 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.02 years
Med: 1.35 years
Q3: 3.17 years
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FOREST ET ASSOCIES (3.59) 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 235.93. 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 4.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

235.929

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

3.997

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
235.93 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 163.64
Med: 238.28
Q3: 351.04
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FOREST ET ASSOCIES (235.93) 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
4.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.44x
Q3: 5.06x
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of FOREST ET ASSOCIES (4.0x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. The gap of 34 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 61 days of revenue, i.e. 783 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

782 548 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

58 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FOREST ET ASSOCIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activité des géomètres

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 357 737€ to 1 112 688€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
Indicative
357k€ 687k€ 1112k€
687 837 € Range: 357 737€ - 1 112 688€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 FOREST ET ASSOCIES

What is the revenue of FOREST ET ASSOCIES ?

The revenue of FOREST ET ASSOCIES in 2023 is 4.7 M€.

Is FOREST ET ASSOCIES profitable?

Yes, FOREST ET ASSOCIES generated a net profit of 210 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FOREST ET ASSOCIES ?

The headquarters of FOREST ET ASSOCIES is located in LEVALLOIS-PERRET (92300), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of FOREST ET ASSOCIES ?

The tax return of FOREST ET ASSOCIES 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 FOREST ET ASSOCIES operate?

FOREST ET ASSOCIES operates in the sector Activité des géomètres (NAF code 71.12A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.