FRERES GASCARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FRERES GASCARD is a French company founded 69 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques. Based in VALLIQUERVILLE (76190), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 44 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 - FRERES GASCARD (SIREN 570502609)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 43 815 € 44 823 € 45 749 € 49 771 € 47 848 € 56 005 € 62 395 €
Net income -2 479 € -1 198 € -1 745 € 52 € -10 268 € -2 058 € 1 277 €
EBITDA -4 383 € -569 € -3 416 € -607 € -9 892 € -2 086 € 805 €
Net margin -5.7% -2.7% -3.8% 0.1% -21.5% -3.7% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, FRERES GASCARD achieves revenue of 44 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2023 (CAGR: -5.7%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (8 k€), gross margin stands at 35 k€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -10.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -670%, reducing margin by 8.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2 k€ (-5.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

43 815 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

35 474 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-4 383 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 042 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 479 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-10.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 118%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 42%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

117.669%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

41.883%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-4.158%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-16.518

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

10.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
117.67 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.28
Q3: 51.98
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In 2023, the debt ratio of FRERES GASCARD (117.67) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
41.88% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 25.54%
Med: 52.2%
Q3: 68.87%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of FRERES GASCARD (41.9%) 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
-16.52 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.13 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of FRERES GASCARD (-16.52) 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 740.20. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

740.197

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-9.993

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
740.2 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 112.83
Med: 200.61
Q3: 363.19
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of FRERES GASCARD (740.20) 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
-9.99x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.61x
Q3: 10.55x
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In 2023, the interest coverage of FRERES GASCARD (-10.0x) 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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 238 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 285 days of revenue, i.e. 35 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

34 659 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

40 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

238 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

285 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FRERES GASCARD

Positioning of FRERES GASCARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques

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Frequently asked questions about FRERES GASCARD

What is the revenue of FRERES GASCARD ?

The revenue of FRERES GASCARD in 2023 is 44 k€.

Is FRERES GASCARD profitable?

FRERES GASCARD recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of FRERES GASCARD ?

The headquarters of FRERES GASCARD is located in VALLIQUERVILLE (76190), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of FRERES GASCARD ?

The tax return of FRERES GASCARD 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 FRERES GASCARD operate?

FRERES GASCARD operates in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques (NAF code 21.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.