FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in VIRE-NORMANDIE (14500), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 1.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (SIREN 521222554)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 1 055 861 € 1 004 038 €
Net income 700 971 € 289 706 €
EBITDA 65 734 € 71 205 €
Net margin 66.4% 28.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Vs 2016: +5%. After deducting consumption (188 k€), gross margin stands at 868 k€, i.e. a rate of 82%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 66 k€, representing 6.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 701 k€, i.e. 66.4% 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

1 055 861 €

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

868 312 €

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

65 734 €

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

66 017 €

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

700 971 €

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

6.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 76%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 65.8% 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

17.074%

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

76.087%

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

65.796%

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

0.395

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

44.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.07 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.74
Med: 27.18
Q3: 109.15
Good

In 2017, the debt ratio of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (17.07) 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
76.09% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 20.71%
Med: 51.8%
Q3: 80.67%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (76.1%) 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
0.4 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 5.02 years
Good -9 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the repayment capacity of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (0.40) 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 747.16. 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 3.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

747.156

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

3.032

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
747.16 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 100.0
Med: 288.25
Q3: 1155.28
Good +9 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (747.16) 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
3.03x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: -30.47x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 5.91x
Good +13 pts over 2 years

In 2017, the interest coverage of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE (3.0x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 63 days of revenue, i.e. 186 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

185 568 €

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

44 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

24 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

0 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

63 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 112 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE is estimated at 1 102 107 € (range 364 062€ - 2 450 639€). With an EBITDA of 65 734€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.55x (in line with sector norms). 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
112 transactions
364k€ 1102k€ 2450k€
1 102 107 € Range: 364 062€ - 2 450 639€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
65 734 € × 5.0x
Estimation 327 093 €
174 396€ - 539 910€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 055 861 € × 0.55x
Estimation 582 561 €
163 996€ - 868 701€
Net Income Multiple 20%
700 971 € × 5.4x
Estimation 3 818 965 €
1 138 329€ - 9 600 370€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 112 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 LOCATION FINANCE

What is the revenue of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE ?

The revenue of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE in 2017 is 1.1 M€.

Is FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE profitable?

Yes, FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE generated a net profit of 701 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE ?

The headquarters of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE is located in VIRE-NORMANDIE (14500), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE ?

The tax return of FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE 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 LOCATION FINANCE operate?

FRANCE LOCATION FINANCE operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.