KERN FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KERN FRANCE is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques. Based in SAUSHEIM (68390), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.5 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 - KERN FRANCE (SIREN 483074258)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 533 232 € 12 283 249 € 11 049 284 € 9 887 119 € 12 223 495 € 13 929 918 € 16 814 838 € 11 518 771 €
Net income -15 506 € -411 984 € -332 942 € -633 232 € 111 551 € 68 642 € 195 090 € 36 794 €
EBITDA -1 528 824 € -58 847 € -535 593 € -388 609 € 34 999 € -431 773 € 257 930 € -313 222 €
Net margin -0.2% -3.4% -3.0% -6.4% 0.9% 0.5% 1.2% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KERN FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.2%). Significant drop of -39% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.9 M€), gross margin stands at 5.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 75%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.5 M€, representing -20.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-39%), EBITDA varies by -2498%, reducing margin by 19.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -16 k€ (-0.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

7 533 232 €

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

5 620 717 €

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

-1 528 824 €

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

-1 526 293 €

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

-15 506 €

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

-20.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 76%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

76.478%

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

18.452%

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

-22.373%

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

-0.38

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

12.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
KERN FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
76.48 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 2.87
Med: 17.34
Q3: 52.01
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of KERN FRANCE (76.48) 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
18.45% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 23.1%
Med: 44.97%
Q3: 62.71%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KERN FRANCE (18.4%) 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
-0.38 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.31 years
Q3: 1.48 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KERN FRANCE (-0.38) 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 151.73. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

151.733

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

-9.984

Liquidity indicators evolution
KERN FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
151.73 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 167.32
Med: 242.93
Q3: 357.25
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KERN FRANCE (151.73) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-9.98x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.55x
Q3: 3.79x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of KERN FRANCE (-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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 59 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 127 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 1.5 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-56%), freeing up cash.

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

1 546 271 €

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

47 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

59 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

127 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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KERN FRANCE

Positioning of KERN FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of KERN FRANCE is estimated at 2 025 715 € (range 1 080 199€ - 5 144 830€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2024
104 transactions
1080k€ 2025k€ 5144k€
2 025 715 € Range: 1 080 199€ - 5 144 830€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
7 533 232 € × 0.27x = 2 025 716 €
Range: 1 080 199€ - 5 144 830€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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 KERN FRANCE

What is the revenue of KERN FRANCE ?

The revenue of KERN FRANCE in 2024 is 7.5 M€.

Is KERN FRANCE profitable?

KERN FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KERN FRANCE ?

The headquarters of KERN FRANCE is located in SAUSHEIM (68390), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of KERN FRANCE ?

The tax return of KERN FRANCE 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 KERN FRANCE operate?

KERN FRANCE operates in the sector Réparation de machines et équipements mécaniques (NAF code 33.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.