Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: 5460Size: PMECreation date: 2011-10-24 (14 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestionLocation: COIGNIERES (78310), Yvelines
LA FORGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LA FORGE is a French company
founded 14 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion.
Based in COIGNIERES (78310),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 372 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, LA FORGE achieves revenue of 372 k€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +20.9%. Vs 2019, growth of +42% (263 k€ -> 372 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 372 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 -32 k€, representing -8.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+42%), EBITDA varies by -382%, reducing margin by 6.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 10 k€, i.e. 2.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
372 261 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
372 261 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-31 922 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
10 286 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
10 490 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-8.6%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 4.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.0%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
8.782%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
4.021%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2018
2019
2024
Debt ratio
16.832
0.0
0.0
0.0
Financial autonomy
17.29
9.82
4.386
8.782
Repayment capacity
0.154
0.0
0.0
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
15.802%
-1.259%
-1.932%
4.021%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.99
Q3: 41.75
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of LA FORGE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.
Financial autonomy
8.78%2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 4.19%
Med: 38.81%
Q3: 76.4%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LA FORGE (8.8%) 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
0.0 years2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LA FORGE (0.00) 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 105.27. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
105.274
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution LA FORGE
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Indicator
2015
2018
2019
2024
Liquidity ratio
121.076
110.179
102.749
105.274
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
105.272024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 138.7
Med: 312.74
Q3: 965.51
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LA FORGE (105.27) 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
0.0x2024
2018
2019
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of LA FORGE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-160 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-2835%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-165 276 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
28 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
19 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
-160 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LA FORGE
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Indicator
2015
2018
2019
2024
Operating WCR
-5 630 €
-34 143 €
-96 441 €
-165 276 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
172
42
48
28
Supplier payment term (days)
135
58
36
19
Positioning of LA FORGE in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion
Valuation estimate
Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of LA FORGE is estimated at
176 229 €
(range 96 620€ - 235 478€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x
(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 value2024
69 tx
96k€176k€235k€
176 229 €Range: 96 620€ - 235 478€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
372 261 €×0.66x
Estimation245 283 €
142 747€ - 271 223€
Net Income Multiple20%
10 490 €×6.9x
Estimation72 649 €
27 431€ - 181 860€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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...).
Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)
Compare LA FORGE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, LA FORGE generated a net profit of 10 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of LA FORGE ?
The headquarters of LA FORGE is located in COIGNIERES (78310), in the department Yvelines.
Where to find the tax return of LA FORGE ?
The tax return of LA FORGE 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 LA FORGE operate?
LA FORGE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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