PRO'FORAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PRO'FORAGE is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in ESCALQUENS (31750), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.4 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 - PRO'FORAGE (SIREN 522547892)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2017
Revenue 1 350 345 € 864 461 € 568 987 € 829 638 € 751 475 € 1 031 714 €
Net income 228 504 € 136 114 € 123 919 € 223 036 € 91 163 € 46 712 €
EBITDA 361 292 € 292 912 € 61 474 € 332 542 € 138 680 € 104 846 €
Net margin 16.9% 15.7% 21.8% 26.9% 12.1% 4.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PRO'FORAGE achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +56% (864 k€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (266 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 361 k€, representing 26.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+56%), EBITDA varies by +23%, reducing margin by 7.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 229 k€, i.e. 16.9% 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

1 350 345 €

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

1 084 038 €

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

361 292 €

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

281 608 €

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

228 504 €

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

26.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 44%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 55%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 21.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

43.544%

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

54.909%

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

21.278%

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

1.263

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

56.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
43.54 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.35
Med: 32.58
Q3: 73.01
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of PRO'FORAGE (43.54) 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
54.91% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.18%
Med: 43.92%
Q3: 63.85%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PRO'FORAGE (54.9%) 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
1.26 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PRO'FORAGE (1.26) 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 320.76. 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 2.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

320.76

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

2.215

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
320.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.92
Med: 224.87
Q3: 326.29
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PRO'FORAGE (320.76) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
2.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.6x
Q3: 7.32x
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PRO'FORAGE (2.2x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 50 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 68 days of revenue, i.e. 256 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +61%, 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

256 458 €

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

50 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

100 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

9 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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PRO'FORAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PRO'FORAGE is estimated at 533 721 € (range 147 994€ - 1 226 437€). With an EBITDA of 361 292€, the sector multiple of 1.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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
136 transactions
147k€ 533k€ 1226k€
533 721 € Range: 147 994€ - 1 226 437€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
361 292 € × 1.7x
Estimation 610 763 €
136 025€ - 1 261 255€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 350 345 € × 0.21x
Estimation 280 746 €
159 517€ - 633 915€
Net Income Multiple 20%
228 504 € × 3.2x
Estimation 720 579 €
160 631€ - 2 028 179€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 PRO'FORAGE

What is the revenue of PRO'FORAGE ?

The revenue of PRO'FORAGE in 2024 is 1.4 M€.

Is PRO'FORAGE profitable?

Yes, PRO'FORAGE generated a net profit of 229 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PRO'FORAGE ?

The headquarters of PRO'FORAGE is located in ESCALQUENS (31750), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of PRO'FORAGE ?

The tax return of PRO'FORAGE 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 PRO'FORAGE operate?

PRO'FORAGE operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.