FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures. Based in BLENDECQUES (62575), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (SIREN 840990758)
Indicator 2023 2020 2019
Revenue 3 127 047 € 2 869 059 € 2 868 479 €
Net income 39 855 € 138 097 € 19 434 €
EBITDA 81 814 € 238 159 € 86 392 €
Net margin 1.3% 4.8% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION achieves revenue of 3.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2020: +9%. After deducting consumption (879 k€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 82 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -66%, reducing margin by 5.7 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 40 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

3 127 047 €

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

2 247 786 €

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

81 814 €

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

51 904 €

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

39 855 €

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

2.6%

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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 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 2.0% 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

0.169%

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

48.222%

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

2.015%

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

0.0

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

53.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.17 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 7.46
Med: 26.84
Q3: 65.86
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (0.17) 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
48.22% 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 25.01%
Med: 43.11%
Q3: 59.44%
Good +33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (48.2%) 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 years 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.04 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.26 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (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 166.58. 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 1.9x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

166.576

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

1.869

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
166.58 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 168.02
Med: 232.53
Q3: 328.68
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (166.58) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.87x 2023
2019
2020
2023
Q1: 0.06x
Med: 1.31x
Q3: 4.95x
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION (1.9x) 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: 110 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. The gap of 49 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 109 days of revenue, i.e. 948 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

947 714 €

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

110 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

61 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

14 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

109 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION

Positioning of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION is estimated at 178 443 € (range 102 041€ - 307 088€). With an EBITDA of 81 814€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
56 tx
102k€ 178k€ 307k€
178 443 € Range: 102 041€ - 307 088€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
81 814 € × 1.0x
Estimation 84 830 €
54 467€ - 195 805€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 127 047 € × 0.13x
Estimation 402 541 €
212 364€ - 511 091€
Net Income Multiple 20%
39 855 € × 1.9x
Estimation 76 331 €
55 493€ - 279 292€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 METAL CONSTRUCTION

What is the revenue of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION ?

The revenue of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION in 2023 is 3.1 M€.

Is FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION profitable?

Yes, FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION generated a net profit of 40 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION ?

The headquarters of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION is located in BLENDECQUES (62575), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION ?

The tax return of FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION 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 METAL CONSTRUCTION operate?

FRANCE METAL CONSTRUCTION operates in the sector Fabrication de structures métalliques et de parties de structures (NAF code 25.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.