PERE FRERES STE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PERE FRERES STE is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois. Based in GAUJAC (47200), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 9.6 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 - PERE FRERES STE (SIREN 727350027)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 9 558 650 € 8 037 810 € 8 681 410 € 8 522 017 €
Net income 201 998 € 17 997 € 402 127 € 355 651 €
EBITDA 426 252 € 192 175 € 621 429 € 811 450 €
Net margin 2.1% 0.2% 4.6% 4.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, PERE FRERES STE achieves revenue of 9.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 4 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Vs 2018, growth of +19% (8.0 M€ -> 9.6 M€). After deducting consumption (4.7 M€), gross margin stands at 4.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 426 k€, representing 4.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 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 202 k€, i.e. 2.1% 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

9 558 650 €

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

4 873 041 €

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

426 252 €

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

236 638 €

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

201 998 €

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

4.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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 61%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.5% 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

10.875%

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

61.341%

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

3.523%

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

1.222

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

15.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.88 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 6.21
Med: 24.88
Q3: 58.73
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of PERE FRERES STE (10.88) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
61.34% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 27.75%
Med: 48.95%
Q3: 63.36%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of PERE FRERES STE (61.3%) 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
1.22 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 0.96 years
Q3: 2.73 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of PERE FRERES STE (1.22) 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 234.51. 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 4.9x. 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

234.507

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

4.866

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
234.51 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 151.19
Med: 235.48
Q3: 347.08
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PERE FRERES STE (234.51) 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
4.87x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.03x
Med: 1.52x
Q3: 5.5x
Good +21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of PERE FRERES STE (4.9x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 15 days. Inventory turnover is 77 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 116 days of revenue, i.e. 3.1 M€ to permanently finance.

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

3 083 047 €

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

62 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

77 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

77 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

116 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PERE FRERES STE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (44 transactions). This range of 436 572€ to 1 889 303€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
436k€ 841k€ 1889k€
841 791 € Range: 436 572€ - 1 889 303€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 44 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 PERE FRERES STE

What is the revenue of PERE FRERES STE ?

The revenue of PERE FRERES STE in 2019 is 9.6 M€.

Is PERE FRERES STE profitable?

Yes, PERE FRERES STE generated a net profit of 202 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of PERE FRERES STE ?

The headquarters of PERE FRERES STE is located in GAUJAC (47200), in the department Lot-et-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of PERE FRERES STE ?

The tax return of PERE FRERES STE 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 PERE FRERES STE operate?

PERE FRERES STE operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en bois (NAF code 16.24Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.