FV MARKETING : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FV MARKETING is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 567 k€. 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 - FV MARKETING (SIREN 403219892)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 567 463 € 605 547 € 555 914 € 450 276 €
Net income 2 081 € 17 175 € 15 460 € 14 403 €
EBITDA 27 040 € 68 175 € 39 578 € 38 429 €
Net margin 0.4% 2.8% 2.8% 3.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, FV MARKETING achieves revenue of 567 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.0%. Slight decline of -6% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 567 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 27 k€, representing 4.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -60%, reducing margin by 6.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

567 463 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

567 463 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

27 040 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 253 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 081 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 48%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 37%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

48.182%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

37.329%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-0.207%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-69.497

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

39.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
FV MARKETING

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
48.18 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.18
Q3: 28.16
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of FV MARKETING (48.18) 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
37.33% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 13.36%
Med: 39.98%
Q3: 59.99%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of FV MARKETING (37.3%) 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
-69.5 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.58 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of FV MARKETING (-69.50) 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 210.10. 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 4.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

210.101

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

4.349

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
210.1 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 134.52
Med: 208.78
Q3: 371.28
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of FV MARKETING (210.10) 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
4.35x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.96x
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of FV MARKETING (4.3x) 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: 185 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 22 days. The gap of 163 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 94 days of revenue, i.e. 149 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +25%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

148 726 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

185 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

22 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

94 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FV MARKETING

Positioning of FV MARKETING in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FV MARKETING is estimated at 74 615 € (range 28 997€ - 150 045€). With an EBITDA of 27 040€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
107 transactions
28k€ 74k€ 150k€
74 615 € Range: 28 997€ - 150 045€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
27 040 € × 2.6x
Estimation 69 997 €
25 574€ - 160 352€
Revenue Multiple 30%
567 463 € × 0.23x
Estimation 128 210 €
52 790€ - 222 977€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 081 € × 2.8x
Estimation 5 769 €
1 866€ - 14 883€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 FV MARKETING

What is the revenue of FV MARKETING ?

The revenue of FV MARKETING in 2019 is 567 k€.

Is FV MARKETING profitable?

Yes, FV MARKETING generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of FV MARKETING ?

The headquarters of FV MARKETING is located in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of FV MARKETING ?

The tax return of FV MARKETING 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 FV MARKETING operate?

FV MARKETING operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.