FRANCHE COMTE NET : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
FRANCHE COMTE NET is a French company
founded 30 years ago,
specialized in the sector Télécommunications filaires.
Based in BESANCON (25000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2020 a revenue of 2.9 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - FRANCHE COMTE NET (SIREN 402014831)
Indicator
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
2 880 894 €
2 907 592 €
2 711 419 €
2 514 787 €
2 247 102 €
Net income
532 194 €
517 111 €
432 812 €
469 882 €
310 039 €
EBITDA
538 384 €
451 764 €
490 814 €
532 754 €
349 394 €
Net margin
18.5%
17.8%
16.0%
18.7%
13.8%
Revenue and income statement
In 2020, FRANCHE COMTE NET achieves revenue of 2.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.4%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (373 k€), gross margin stands at 2.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 538 k€, representing 18.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.2 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 532 k€, i.e. 18.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2020)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
2 880 894 €
Gross margin (2020)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 508 192 €
EBITDA (2020)
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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
538 384 €
EBIT (2020)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
526 407 €
Net income (2020)
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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
532 194 €
EBITDA margin (2020)
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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
18.7%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 46%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 52%. 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 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 19.4% 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 (2020)
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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
45.655%
Financial autonomy (2020)
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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
52.092%
Cash flow / Revenue (2020)
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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
19.416%
Repayment capacity (2020)
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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
1.361
Asset age ratio (2020)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Debt ratio
79.777
71.121
50.978
45.859
45.655
Financial autonomy
38.945
41.547
45.793
51.887
52.092
Repayment capacity
0.965
1.26
1.371
1.138
1.361
Cash flow / Revenue
37.805%
26.395%
17.517%
20.315%
19.416%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
45.662020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.5
Q3: 77.56
Average-8 pts over 3 years
In 2020, the debt ratio of FRANCHE COMTE NET (45.66) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Financial autonomy
52.09%2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 3.99%
Med: 26.57%
Q3: 51.62%
Excellent+7 pts over 3 years
In 2020, the financial autonomy of FRANCHE COMTE NET (52.1%) 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
1.36 years2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average
In 2020, the repayment capacity of FRANCHE COMTE NET (1.36) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 283.07. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2020)
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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
283.071
Interest coverage (2020)
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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
4.304
Liquidity indicators evolution FRANCHE COMTE NET
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Liquidity ratio
143.836
196.726
173.069
239.402
283.071
Interest coverage
140.322
26.029
2.246
2.053
4.304
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
283.072020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 107.35
Med: 161.1
Q3: 290.59
Good+21 pts over 3 years
In 2020, the liquidity ratio of FRANCHE COMTE NET (283.07) 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
4.3x2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.84x
Excellent
In 2020, the interest coverage of FRANCHE COMTE NET (4.3x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 30 days of revenue, i.e. 240 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +65%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2020)
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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
240 411 €
Customer credit (2020)
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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
45 j
Supplier credit (2020)
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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
74 j
Inventory turnover (2020)
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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
6 j
WCR in days of revenue (2020)
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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
30 j
WCR and payment terms evolution FRANCHE COMTE NET
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Operating WCR
145 904 €
192 758 €
336 921 €
275 901 €
240 411 €
Inventory turnover (days)
7
7
6
6
6
Customer payment term (days)
44
54
57
41
45
Supplier payment term (days)
98
84
104
64
74
Positioning of FRANCHE COMTE NET in its sector
Comparison with sector Télécommunications filaires
Valuation estimate
Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of FRANCHE COMTE NET is estimated at
847 226 €
(range 537 550€ - 980 780€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x
(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 value2020
125 transactions
537k€847k€980k€
847 226 €Range: 537 550€ - 980 780€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
2 880 894 €×0.28x
Estimation792 478 €
616 462€ - 979 860€
Net Income Multiple20%
532 194 €×1.7x
Estimation929 351 €
419 182€ - 982 161€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 FRANCHE COMTE NET
What is the revenue of FRANCHE COMTE NET ?
The revenue of FRANCHE COMTE NET in 2020 is 2.9 M€.
Is FRANCHE COMTE NET profitable?
Yes, FRANCHE COMTE NET generated a net profit of 532 k€ in 2020.
Where is the headquarters of FRANCHE COMTE NET ?
The headquarters of FRANCHE COMTE NET is located in BESANCON (25000), in the department Doubs.
Where to find the tax return of FRANCHE COMTE NET ?
The tax return of FRANCHE COMTE NET 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 FRANCHE COMTE NET operate?
FRANCHE COMTE NET operates in the sector Télécommunications filaires (NAF code 61.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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