NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments. Based in LAMBERSART (59130), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 74.9 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 - NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (SIREN 348779901)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 74 925 684 € 84 803 848 € 77 043 650 € 59 617 383 € 63 349 509 € 89 259 993 € 86 123 943 € 73 067 519 € 78 041 741 €
Net income 3 448 414 € 3 994 640 € 1 601 564 € 678 904 € -4 984 799 € -976 931 € 1 450 679 € 206 852 € 2 969 015 €
EBITDA 4 407 655 € 2 813 000 € 2 325 722 € -110 276 € -4 522 286 € -1 308 328 € 642 900 € 808 193 € 1 899 300 €
Net margin 4.6% 4.7% 2.1% 1.1% -7.9% -1.1% 1.7% 0.3% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS achieves revenue of 74.9 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.5%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5.4 M€), gross margin stands at 69.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.4 M€, representing 5.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.4 M€, i.e. 4.6% 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

74 925 684 €

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

69 528 170 €

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

4 407 655 €

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

4 659 641 €

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

3 448 414 €

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

5.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

28.212%

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

12.422%

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

5.326%

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

0.582

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

28.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03
Med: 12.73
Q3: 55.62
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (28.21) 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
12.42% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.61%
Med: 24.84%
Q3: 47.54%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (12.4%) 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
0.58 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.09 years
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (0.58) 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 154.21. 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 0.5x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

154.211

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

0.453

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 127.57
Med: 179.6
Q3: 283.39
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (154.21) 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
0.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.65x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS (0.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 75 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 112 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 37 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 155 days of revenue, i.e. 32.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +47%, 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

32 178 334 €

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

75 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

112 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

155 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS

Positioning of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction d'autres bâtiments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS is estimated at 12 225 435 € (range 5 331 545€ - 26 337 789€). With an EBITDA of 4 407 655€, the sector multiple of 3.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
113 transactions
5331k€ 12225k€ 26337k€
12 225 435 € Range: 5 331 545€ - 26 337 789€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 407 655 € × 3.6x
Estimation 16 080 167 €
6 059 778€ - 22 238 935€
Revenue Multiple 30%
74 925 684 € × 0.11x
Estimation 8 244 542 €
5 737 606€ - 32 325 371€
Net Income Multiple 20%
3 448 414 € × 2.5x
Estimation 8 559 944 €
2 901 873€ - 27 603 552€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS

What is the revenue of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The revenue of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS in 2024 is 74.9 M€.

Is NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS profitable?

Yes, NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS generated a net profit of 3.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The headquarters of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS is located in LAMBERSART (59130), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The tax return of NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS 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 NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS operate?

NORD FRANCE CONSTRUCTIONS operates in the sector Construction d'autres bâtiments (NAF code 41.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.