FRANCIS BEGARD ETS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCIS BEGARD ETS is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie. Based in BRALLEVILLE (54740), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 585 k€. 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 - FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (SIREN 414037036)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 584 530 € 781 826 € N/C N/C N/C 944 815 € 805 101 € 924 703 € 938 323 €
Net income -4 765 € 32 014 € 9 915 € 5 477 € 6 811 € 29 849 € -14 659 € 21 185 € 57 896 €
EBITDA -9 148 € 44 281 € N/C N/C N/C 36 468 € -3 362 € 54 584 € 88 307 €
Net margin -0.8% 4.1% N/C N/C N/C 3.2% -1.8% 2.3% 6.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANCIS BEGARD ETS achieves revenue of 585 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.7%). Significant drop of -25% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (172 k€), gross margin stands at 413 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -9 k€, representing -1.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-25%), EBITDA varies by -121%, reducing margin by 7.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -5 k€ (-0.8% 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

584 530 €

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

412 885 €

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

-9 148 €

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

-20 785 €

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

-4 765 €

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

-1.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 71%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

1.936%

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

70.507%

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

-1.182%

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

-1.004

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

22.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
FRANCIS BEGARD ETS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.39
Med: 14.82
Q3: 43.12
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (1.94) 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
70.51% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 8.98%
Med: 33.84%
Q3: 53.76%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (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
-1.0 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 0.73 years
Excellent -31 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (-1.00) 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 269.58. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

269.585

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

-1.323

Liquidity indicators evolution
FRANCIS BEGARD ETS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
269.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 146.43
Med: 209.51
Q3: 308.64
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (269.58) 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
-1.32x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.95x
Watch -32 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS (-1.3x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 173 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 54 days. The gap of 119 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 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 156 days of revenue, i.e. 253 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +51%, requiring additional financing.

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

253 230 €

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

173 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

54 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

5 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

156 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRANCIS BEGARD ETS

Positioning of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de plâtrerie

Valuation estimate

Based on 65 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS is estimated at 85 368 € (range 44 310€ - 111 447€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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 2024
65 tx
44k€ 85k€ 111k€
85 368 € Range: 44 310€ - 111 447€
NAF 4 année 2024 Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
584 530 € × 0.15x = 85 368 €
Range: 44 310€ - 111 448€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 65 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 FRANCIS BEGARD ETS

What is the revenue of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS ?

The revenue of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS in 2024 is 585 k€.

Is FRANCIS BEGARD ETS profitable?

FRANCIS BEGARD ETS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS ?

The headquarters of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS is located in BRALLEVILLE (54740), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS ?

The tax return of FRANCIS BEGARD ETS 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 FRANCIS BEGARD ETS operate?

FRANCIS BEGARD ETS operates in the sector Travaux de plâtrerie (NAF code 43.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.