FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L is a French company founded 65 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in NOISY-LE-SEC (93130), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.1 M€. 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 - FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (SIREN 612008375)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 2 109 523 € 2 342 362 € 4 496 192 € 4 225 223 € 4 261 798 € 3 540 583 € 3 222 962 €
Net income -632 626 € -137 024 € 366 013 € 350 467 € 407 374 € 213 079 € 230 934 €
EBITDA -427 301 € -174 294 € 615 477 € 622 372 € 734 755 € 421 933 € 445 366 €
Net margin -30.0% -5.8% 8.1% 8.3% 9.6% 6.0% 7.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L achieves revenue of 2.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2021 (CAGR: -6.8%). Slight decline of -10% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (867 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -427 k€, representing -20.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-10%), EBITDA varies by -145%, reducing margin by 12.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -633 k€ (-30.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 109 523 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 242 817 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-427 301 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-589 689 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-632 626 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-20.3%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 52%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.743%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

51.993%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-21.972%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-0.227

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

17.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.74 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.1
Med: 15.16
Q3: 64.4
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (8.74) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
51.99% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 23.33%
Med: 42.82%
Q3: 61.04%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (52.0%) 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
-0.23 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.85 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (-0.23) 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 275.75. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

275.753

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-1.249

Liquidity indicators evolution
FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
275.75 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 167.91
Med: 234.49
Q3: 357.22
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (275.75) 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
-1.25x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.43x
Q3: 3.12x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L (-1.2x) 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: 132 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 123 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 36 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 314 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2021, WCR increased by +115%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

1 839 209 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

132 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

123 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

36 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

314 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L

Positioning of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 235 341€ to 560 386€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
235k€ 248k€ 560k€
248 270 € Range: 235 341€ - 560 386€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers)

Compare FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Frequently asked questions about FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L

What is the revenue of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L ?

The revenue of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L in 2021 is 2.1 M€.

Is FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L profitable?

FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L ?

The headquarters of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L is located in NOISY-LE-SEC (93130), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L ?

The tax return of FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L 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 FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L operate?

FORKARDT FRANCE S A R L operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.