PAGES FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PAGES FRERES is a French company founded 26 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in PARIS (75011), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 150 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 - PAGES FRERES (SIREN 429547698)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 150 089 € 138 205 € 168 571 € 173 138 €
Net income 25 188 € 49 193 € 43 620 € 68 155 €
EBITDA 715 € 48 142 € 42 934 € 68 856 €
Net margin 16.8% 35.6% 25.9% 39.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, PAGES FRERES achieves revenue of 150 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.7%). Vs 2018: +9%. After deducting consumption (437 €), gross margin stands at 150 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 715 €, representing 0.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+9%), EBITDA varies by -99%, reducing margin by 34.4 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 25 k€, i.e. 16.8% 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

150 089 €

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

149 652 €

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

715 €

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

4 927 €

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

25 188 €

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

0.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 85%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 53%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 44.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

85.039%

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

53.365%

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

0.537%

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

43.984

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
85.04 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 3.78
Med: 26.76
Q3: 91.4
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of PAGES FRERES (85.04) 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
53.37% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 17.55%
Med: 41.28%
Q3: 61.03%
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of PAGES FRERES (53.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
43.98 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.44 years
Q3: 2.3 years
Watch +13 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of PAGES FRERES (43.98) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 7979.47. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

7979.469

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7979.47 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 120.67
Med: 184.62
Q3: 284.59
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PAGES FRERES (7979.47) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.58x
Q3: 3.96x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of PAGES FRERES (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. WCR is negative (-0 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +100%, 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

-2 €

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

0 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

7 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PAGES FRERES in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of PAGES FRERES is estimated at 43 478 € (range 15 740€ - 83 712€). With an EBITDA of 715€, the sector multiple of 4.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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
156 transactions
15k€ 43k€ 83k€
43 478 € Range: 15 740€ - 83 712€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
715 € × 4.5x
Estimation 3 208 €
1 080€ - 7 605€
Revenue Multiple 30%
150 089 € × 0.36x
Estimation 53 983 €
26 510€ - 92 533€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 188 € × 5.1x
Estimation 128 398 €
36 236€ - 260 750€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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 PAGES FRERES

What is the revenue of PAGES FRERES ?

The revenue of PAGES FRERES in 2019 is 150 k€.

Is PAGES FRERES profitable?

Yes, PAGES FRERES generated a net profit of 25 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of PAGES FRERES ?

The headquarters of PAGES FRERES is located in PARIS (75011), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of PAGES FRERES ?

The tax return of PAGES FRERES 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 PAGES FRERES operate?

PAGES FRERES operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.