SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES is a French company
founded 69 years ago,
specialized in the sector Manutention portuaire.
Based in MARSEILLE (13002),
this company of category GE
shows in 2022 a revenue of 8.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES (SIREN 057814097)
Indicator
2022
2021
2019
2016
2015
Revenue
8 801 376 €
7 247 466 €
5 668 168 €
5 605 869 €
4 307 317 €
Net income
1 057 579 €
676 548 €
673 541 €
834 467 €
465 706 €
EBITDA
1 544 456 €
965 951 €
787 822 €
1 273 831 €
632 229 €
Net margin
12.0%
9.3%
11.9%
14.9%
10.8%
Revenue and income statement
In 2022, SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES achieves revenue of 8.8 M€. Over the period 2015-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.7%. Vs 2021, growth of +21% (7.2 M€ -> 8.8 M€). After deducting consumption (49 k€), gross margin stands at 8.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 17.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 12.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2022)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
8 801 376 €
Gross margin (2022)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
8 752 159 €
EBITDA (2022)
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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
1 544 456 €
EBIT (2022)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 417 169 €
Net income (2022)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
1 057 579 €
EBITDA margin (2022)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
17.5%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 57%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.0% 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 (2022)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
3.944%
Financial autonomy (2022)
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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
56.523%
Cash flow / Revenue (2022)
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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
12.999%
Repayment capacity (2022)
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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
0.037
Asset age ratio (2022)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2019
2021
2022
Debt ratio
1.784
0.617
8.216
3.844
3.944
Financial autonomy
64.067
65.54
64.272
53.599
56.523
Repayment capacity
0.047
0.014
0.336
0.11
0.037
Cash flow / Revenue
10.788%
15.234%
8.902%
10.608%
12.999%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.942022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.82
Q3: 51.27
Average
In 2022, the debt ratio of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES (3.94) 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
56.52%2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 4.76%
Med: 28.22%
Q3: 54.17%
Excellent
In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES (56.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.04 years2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.98 years
Good-12 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES (0.04) 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 243.80. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2022)
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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
243.797
Interest coverage (2022)
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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
0.018
Liquidity indicators evolution SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES
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Indicator
2015
2016
2019
2021
2022
Liquidity ratio
302.6
300.018
314.928
219.24
243.797
Interest coverage
0.049
0.023
0.0
0.039
0.018
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
243.82022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 110.43
Med: 172.42
Q3: 271.02
Good-7 pts over 3 years
In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES (243.80) 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
0.02x2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.34x
Q3: 4.67x
Average
In 2022, the interest coverage of SOCIETE NICOLAS 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: 32 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 36 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 154 days of revenue, i.e. 3.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2022, WCR increased by +459%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2022)
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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
3 771 918 €
Customer credit (2022)
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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
32 j
Supplier credit (2022)
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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
68 j
Inventory turnover (2022)
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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 (2022)
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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
154 j
WCR and payment terms evolution SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2015
2016
2019
2021
2022
Operating WCR
674 440 €
819 746 €
2 411 919 €
3 267 448 €
3 771 918 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
57
53
70
44
32
Supplier payment term (days)
35
35
53
88
68
Positioning of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES in its sector
Comparison with sector Manutention portuaire
Valuation estimate
Based on 205 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES is estimated at
1 274 291 €
(range 566 538€ - 3 427 740€).
With an EBITDA of 1 544 456€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x
(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 value2022
205 transactions
566k€1274k€3427k€
1 274 291 €Range: 566 538€ - 3 427 740€
NAF 4 all-time
Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
1 544 456 €×0.9x
Estimation1 430 807 €
505 368€ - 3 295 760€
Revenue Multiple30%
8 801 376 €×0.15x
Estimation1 317 833 €
845 610€ - 4 107 351€
Net Income Multiple20%
1 057 579 €×0.8x
Estimation817 691 €
300 858€ - 2 738 276€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 205 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 SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES
What is the revenue of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES ?
The revenue of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES in 2022 is 8.8 M€.
Is SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES profitable?
Yes, SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2022.
Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES ?
The headquarters of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES is located in MARSEILLE (13002), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES ?
The tax return of SOCIETE NICOLAS 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 SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES operate?
SOCIETE NICOLAS FRERES operates in the sector Manutention portuaire (NAF code 52.24A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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