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PROVENCE FRITES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PROVENCE FRITES is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre. Based in BERRE-L'ETANG (13130), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 94 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - PROVENCE FRITES (SIREN 819245168)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 93 973 €
Net income 20 142 €
EBITDA 29 544 €
Net margin 21.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, PROVENCE FRITES achieves revenue of 94 k€. After deducting consumption (35 k€), gross margin stands at 59 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30 k€, representing 31.4% of 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 20 k€, i.e. 21.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

93 973 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

58 504 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

29 544 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

24 014 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

20 142 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.4%

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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 49%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 27.3% 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 (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

43.678%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

49.202%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

27.322%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

0.479

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

88.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
PROVENCE FRITES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
43.68 2016
2016
Q1: 10.82
Med: 95.24
Q3: 308.9
Good

In 2016, the debt ratio of PROVENCE FRITES (43.68) 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
49.2% 2016
2016
Q1: 10.53%
Med: 41.36%
Q3: 55.6%
Good

In 2016, the financial autonomy of PROVENCE FRITES (49.2%) 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
0.48 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.41 years
Med: 1.19 years
Q3: 3.87 years
Good

In 2016, the repayment capacity of PROVENCE FRITES (0.48) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 74.89. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

74.888

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

1.076

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
74.89 2016
2016
Q1: 100.91
Med: 174.13
Q3: 240.51
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of PROVENCE FRITES (74.89) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.08x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.59x
Med: 1.84x
Q3: 7.89x
Average

In 2016, the interest coverage of PROVENCE FRITES (1.1x) 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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 20 days of revenue, i.e. 5 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

5 316 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

19 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

67 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

20 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PROVENCE FRITES

Positioning of PROVENCE FRITES in its sector

Comparison with sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre

Valuation estimate

Based on 2161 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of PROVENCE FRITES is estimated at 130 103 € (range 66 647€ - 218 491€). With an EBITDA of 29 544€, the sector multiple of 5.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
2161 transactions
66k€ 130k€ 218k€
130 103 € Range: 66 647€ - 218 491€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
29 544 € × 5.6x
Estimation 166 476 €
89 832€ - 281 980€
Revenue Multiple 30%
93 973 € × 0.62x
Estimation 58 362 €
32 022€ - 78 189€
Net Income Multiple 20%
20 142 € × 7.3x
Estimation 146 786 €
60 625€ - 270 224€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 2161 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 PROVENCE FRITES

What is the revenue of PROVENCE FRITES ?

The revenue of PROVENCE FRITES in 2016 is 94 k€.

Is PROVENCE FRITES profitable?

Yes, PROVENCE FRITES generated a net profit of 20 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of PROVENCE FRITES ?

The headquarters of PROVENCE FRITES is located in BERRE-L'ETANG (13130), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of PROVENCE FRITES ?

The tax return of PROVENCE FRITES 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 PROVENCE FRITES operate?

PROVENCE FRITES operates in the sector Transformation et conservation de pommes de terre (NAF code 10.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.