FRANSSEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRANSSEN is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in SAINT-HILAIRE-DES-LOGES (85240), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - FRANSSEN (SIREN 442660775)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 5 223 626 € 5 835 692 € 6 016 612 € 4 384 417 € 2 573 219 € 2 387 532 € 2 095 905 € 2 048 346 €
Net income 278 062 € 346 267 € 376 663 € 289 481 € 142 438 € 123 422 € 114 058 € 115 670 €
EBITDA 463 757 € 505 475 € 598 009 € 474 301 € 268 407 € 199 453 € 198 736 € 189 100 €
Net margin 5.3% 5.9% 6.3% 6.6% 5.5% 5.2% 5.4% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FRANSSEN achieves revenue of 5.2 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.3%. Significant drop of -10% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (3.4 M€), gross margin stands at 1.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 464 k€, representing 8.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 278 k€, i.e. 5.3% 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

5 223 626 €

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

1 794 297 €

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

463 757 €

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

370 952 €

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

278 062 €

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

8.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 61%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 53%. 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 2.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

60.603%

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

53.043%

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

6.944%

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

2.894

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

55.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
60.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANSSEN (60.60) 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
53.04% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANSSEN (53.0%) 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
2.89 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANSSEN (2.89) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 520.26. 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 6.4x. 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

520.256

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

6.397

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
520.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANSSEN (520.26) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
6.4x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANSSEN (6.4x) 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: 15 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 111 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 125 days of revenue, i.e. 1.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +390%, 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

1 812 285 €

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

15 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

12 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

111 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

125 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of FRANSSEN in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 486 516€ to 1 737 322€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
486k€ 1136k€ 1737k€
1 136 516 € Range: 486 516€ - 1 737 322€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 FRANSSEN

What is the revenue of FRANSSEN ?

The revenue of FRANSSEN in 2024 is 5.2 M€.

Is FRANSSEN profitable?

Yes, FRANSSEN generated a net profit of 278 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FRANSSEN ?

The headquarters of FRANSSEN is located in SAINT-HILAIRE-DES-LOGES (85240), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of FRANSSEN ?

The tax return of FRANSSEN 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 FRANSSEN operate?

FRANSSEN operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.