FORTAINE SOFTWARE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
FORTAINE SOFTWARE is a French company
founded 7 years ago,
specialized in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs.
Based in ARRAS (62000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 283 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - FORTAINE SOFTWARE (SIREN 848173340)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Revenue
282 880 €
167 595 €
166 900 €
134 300 €
120 000 €
84 150 €
Net income
57 461 €
-22 590 €
19 431 €
15 758 €
9 223 €
11 103 €
EBITDA
67 531 €
-37 649 €
13 776 €
17 326 €
8 177 €
13 197 €
Net margin
20.3%
-13.5%
11.6%
11.7%
7.7%
13.2%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, FORTAINE SOFTWARE achieves revenue of 283 k€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +27.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +69% (168 k€ -> 283 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 283 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 68 k€, representing 23.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +46.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 57 k€, i.e. 20.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
282 880 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
282 880 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
67 531 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
71 542 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
57 461 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
23.4%
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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 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 18.6% 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 (2024)
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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)
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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
44.007%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
18.556%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
Solvency indicators evolution FORTAINE SOFTWARE
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
50.037
24.959
1.935
1.326
91.85
0.0
Financial autonomy
39.224
53.959
63.246
74.463
22.056
44.007
Repayment capacity
0.545
0.658
0.037
0.031
-0.505
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
13.194%
5.161%
10.445%
10.226%
-14.483%
18.556%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 5.29
Q3: 44.39
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of FORTAINE SOFTWARE (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
44.01%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.65%
Med: 39.77%
Q3: 62.21%
Good-20 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORTAINE SOFTWARE (44.0%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent-26 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORTAINE SOFTWARE (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 178.16. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
178.159
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.915
Liquidity indicators evolution FORTAINE SOFTWARE
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
231.186
290.248
274.344
386.85
171.057
178.159
Interest coverage
0.159
1.675
0.294
0.0
-0.85
0.915
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
178.162024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.39
Med: 243.79
Q3: 459.15
Average-34 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORTAINE SOFTWARE (178.16) 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
0.92x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.19x
Good+35 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of FORTAINE SOFTWARE (0.9x) 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: 58 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 150 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 92 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 153 days of revenue, i.e. 120 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +2169%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
120 193 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
58 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
150 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
153 j
WCR and payment terms evolution FORTAINE SOFTWARE
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Indicator
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
5 296 €
14 965 €
14 550 €
23 319 €
15 340 €
120 193 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
40
33
40
31
30
58
Supplier payment term (days)
17
17
28
18
47
150
Positioning of FORTAINE SOFTWARE in its sector
Comparison with sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs
Valuation estimate
Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of FORTAINE SOFTWARE is estimated at
67 857 €
(range 25 288€ - 198 694€).
With an EBITDA of 67 531€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.25x
(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 value2024
103 transactions
25k€67k€198k€
67 857 €Range: 25 288€ - 198 694€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
67 531 €×1.0x
Estimation65 545 €
21 495€ - 211 807€
Revenue Multiple30%
282 880 €×0.25x
Estimation70 390 €
31 095€ - 154 915€
Net Income Multiple20%
57 461 €×1.2x
Estimation69 842 €
26 064€ - 231 583€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 FORTAINE SOFTWARE
What is the revenue of FORTAINE SOFTWARE ?
The revenue of FORTAINE SOFTWARE in 2024 is 283 k€.
Is FORTAINE SOFTWARE profitable?
Yes, FORTAINE SOFTWARE generated a net profit of 57 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of FORTAINE SOFTWARE ?
The headquarters of FORTAINE SOFTWARE is located in ARRAS (62000), in the department Pas-de-Calais.
Where to find the tax return of FORTAINE SOFTWARE ?
The tax return of FORTAINE SOFTWARE 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 FORTAINE SOFTWARE operate?
FORTAINE SOFTWARE operates in the sector Edition de logiciels applicatifs (NAF code 58.29C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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