FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Production d'électricité. Based in LA CHAPELLE-AGNON (63590), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 42 k€. 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 - FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES (SIREN 517727558)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 42 348 € 43 480 € 32 957 € 7 385 € 9 886 € 14 789 € 19 765 € 27 720 €
Net income 15 301 € 28 888 € 17 826 € -942 € -3 628 € -1 138 € 3 093 € 10 567 €
EBITDA 30 841 € 37 667 € 24 050 € 2 873 € 4 728 € 9 902 € 15 242 € 23 837 €
Net margin 36.1% 66.4% 54.1% -12.8% -36.7% -7.7% 15.6% 38.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES achieves revenue of 42 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.4%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 42 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31 k€, representing 72.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -18%, reducing margin by 13.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15 k€, i.e. 36.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

42 348 €

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

42 348 €

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

30 841 €

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

17 997 €

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

15 301 €

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

72.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 127%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 45%. 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 6.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 66.5% 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 (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

126.621%

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

44.831%

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

66.452%

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

6.752

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

89.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
126.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -273.65
Med: 0.0
Q3: 120.96
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE S... (126.62) 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
44.83% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -12.1%
Med: 0.32%
Q3: 40.46%
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE S... (44.8%) 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
6.75 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.9 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 5.63 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE S... (6.75) 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.

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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 181 days of revenue, i.e. 21 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +152%, 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

21 239 €

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

19 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

0 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

0 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

181 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES in its sector

Comparison with sector Production d'électricité

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES is estimated at 54 914 € (range 8 062€ - 217 114€). With an EBITDA of 30 841€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.69x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
85 tx
8k€ 54k€ 217k€
54 914 € Range: 8 062€ - 217 114€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 841 € × 2.4x
Estimation 74 625 €
8 189€ - 280 007€
Revenue Multiple 30%
42 348 € × 0.69x
Estimation 29 298 €
5 768€ - 148 677€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 301 € × 2.9x
Estimation 44 061 €
11 188€ - 162 541€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES

What is the revenue of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES ?

The revenue of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES in 2024 is 42 k€.

Is FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES profitable?

Yes, FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES ?

The headquarters of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES is located in LA CHAPELLE-AGNON (63590), in the department Puy-de-Dome.

Where to find the tax return of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES ?

The tax return of FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES 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 FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES operate?

FRANCOIS COLLAY ENERGIE SOLAIRE - FCES operates in the sector Production d'électricité (NAF code 35.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.