FRANCE ROUTAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCE ROUTAGE is a French company founded 65 years ago, specialized in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau. Based in BUSSY-SAINT-GEORGES (77600), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 23.9 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 - FRANCE ROUTAGE (SIREN 612002857)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 23 890 957 € 22 525 066 € 23 941 023 € 23 604 342 € 29 064 365 € 20 650 057 € 23 109 944 € 39 609 332 €
Net income -830 797 € 516 877 € -1 368 198 € -1 399 123 € 435 745 € -1 203 492 € -228 764 € -288 958 €
EBITDA 524 264 € -1 730 890 € -1 488 049 € -1 079 930 € -4 488 471 € -1 562 858 € 40 072 € 583 666 €
Net margin -3.5% 2.3% -5.7% -5.9% 1.5% -5.8% -1.0% -0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANCE ROUTAGE achieves revenue of 23.9 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -7.0%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (2.3 M€), gross margin stands at 21.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 524 k€, representing 2.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -831 k€ (-3.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

23 890 957 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

21 575 199 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

524 264 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

147 884 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-830 797 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 969%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

969.356%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

1.76%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-1.801%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-7.001

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

59.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
969.36 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.07
Q3: 45.32
Watch +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCE ROUTAGE (969.36) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
1.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 30.64%
Q3: 57.65%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCE ROUTAGE (1.8%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-7.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.08 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCE ROUTAGE (-7.00) 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 80.39. 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 99.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

80.387

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

99.015

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
80.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.36
Med: 208.81
Q3: 396.31
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE ROUTAGE (80.39) 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
99.02x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.64x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANCE ROUTAGE (99.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 239 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 186 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 60 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 92 days of revenue, i.e. 6.1 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

6 134 003 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

239 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

60 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

92 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FRANCE ROUTAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 1 579 973€ to 5 645 936€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1579k€ 2524k€ 5645k€
2 524 944 € Range: 1 579 973€ - 5 645 936€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 ROUTAGE

What is the revenue of FRANCE ROUTAGE ?

The revenue of FRANCE ROUTAGE in 2024 is 23.9 M€.

Is FRANCE ROUTAGE profitable?

FRANCE ROUTAGE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCE ROUTAGE ?

The headquarters of FRANCE ROUTAGE is located in BUSSY-SAINT-GEORGES (77600), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCE ROUTAGE ?

The tax return of FRANCE ROUTAGE 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 ROUTAGE operate?

FRANCE ROUTAGE operates in the sector Photocopie, préparation de documents et autres activités spécialisées de soutien de bureau (NAF code 82.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.