FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Coiffure. Based in ISSOUDUN (36100), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 296 k€. 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 - FRANCE (SIREN 390456762)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 295 610 € 308 126 €
Net income 62 741 € 49 328 €
EBITDA 86 840 € 101 025 €
Net margin 21.2% 16.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FRANCE achieves revenue of 296 k€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (29 k€), gross margin stands at 267 k€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 87 k€, representing 29.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), 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 63 k€, i.e. 21.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

295 610 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

266 910 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

86 840 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

76 281 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

62 741 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

28.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 70%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.2% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.279%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

70.464%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

18.164%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.025

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

33.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.28 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0
Med: 21.05
Q3: 114.78
Good -10 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of FRANCE (1.28) 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
70.46% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 6.23%
Med: 31.12%
Q3: 59.22%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FRANCE (70.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.03 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.15 years
Q3: 2.25 years
Good -13 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FRANCE (0.03) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 242.79. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

242.791

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

0.119

Liquidity indicators evolution
FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
242.79 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 48.96
Med: 100.75
Q3: 183.11
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE (242.79) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.12x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 6.07x
Average

In 2017, the interest coverage of FRANCE (0.1x) 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: 48 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 5 days of revenue, i.e. 4 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

3 725 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

8 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

5 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRANCE

Positioning of FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Coiffure

Valuation estimate

Based on 202 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of FRANCE is estimated at 298 262 € (range 132 678€ - 538 713€). With an EBITDA of 86 840€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.49x (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 2017
202 transactions
132k€ 298k€ 538k€
298 262 € Range: 132 678€ - 538 713€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
86 840 € × 4.2x
Estimation 369 015 €
150 193€ - 677 870€
Revenue Multiple 30%
295 610 € × 0.49x
Estimation 145 152 €
96 496€ - 214 104€
Net Income Multiple 20%
62 741 € × 5.6x
Estimation 351 044 €
143 165€ - 677 735€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 202 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 FRANCE

What is the revenue of FRANCE ?

The revenue of FRANCE in 2017 is 296 k€.

Is FRANCE profitable?

Yes, FRANCE generated a net profit of 63 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE ?

The headquarters of FRANCE is located in ISSOUDUN (36100), in the department Indre.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE ?

The tax return of FRANCE 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 FRANCE operate?

FRANCE operates in the sector Coiffure (NAF code 96.02A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.