FREGATE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FREGATE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in VALENCE (26000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.8 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 - FREGATE (SIREN 493839419)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 847 342 € 2 592 247 € 1 783 619 € 1 069 957 € 998 722 € 798 259 € 708 806 € 556 500 €
Net income 1 148 880 € 1 048 392 € 664 033 € 99 741 € 557 828 € 161 421 € 38 343 € 192 903 €
EBITDA 494 280 € 694 444 € 89 570 € 185 719 € 386 759 € 215 612 € 233 201 € 124 333 €
Net margin 40.3% 40.4% 37.2% 9.3% 55.9% 20.2% 5.4% 34.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FREGATE achieves revenue of 2.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +26.3%. Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 494 k€, representing 17.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -29%, reducing margin by 9.4 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 1.1 M€, i.e. 40.3% 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

2 847 342 €

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

2 847 342 €

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

494 280 €

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

119 893 €

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

1 148 880 €

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

17.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 203%. 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 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 8.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 53.5% 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

202.938%

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

31.743%

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

53.545%

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

8.264

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

71.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
FREGATE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
202.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FREGATE (202.94) 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
31.74% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FREGATE (31.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
8.26 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of FREGATE (8.26) 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 279.27. 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 74.7x. 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

279.271

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

74.666

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
279.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FREGATE (279.27) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
74.67x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of FREGATE (74.7x) 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: 89 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 170 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 81 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 288 days of revenue, i.e. 2.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +545%, 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

2 278 785 €

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

89 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

170 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

288 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FREGATE

Positioning of FREGATE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of FREGATE is estimated at 2 033 526 € (range 729 146€ - 4 373 523€). With an EBITDA of 494 280€, the sector multiple of 4.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x (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
54 tx
729k€ 2033k€ 4373k€
2 033 526 € Range: 729 146€ - 4 373 523€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
494 280 € × 4.8x
Estimation 2 390 264 €
404 613€ - 4 119 123€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 847 342 € × 0.59x
Estimation 1 676 434 €
1 042 954€ - 1 992 964€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 148 880 € × 1.5x
Estimation 1 677 321 €
1 069 767€ - 8 580 366€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 FREGATE

What is the revenue of FREGATE ?

The revenue of FREGATE in 2024 is 2.8 M€.

Is FREGATE profitable?

Yes, FREGATE generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FREGATE ?

The headquarters of FREGATE is located in VALENCE (26000), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of FREGATE ?

The tax return of FREGATE 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 FREGATE operate?

FREGATE operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.