STE FABER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STE FABER is a French company founded 69 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques. Based in BAZEILLES (08140), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.1 M€. 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 - STE FABER (SIREN 685780363)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 10 067 242 € 9 637 015 € 11 658 069 € 11 557 520 € 10 031 185 € 11 563 468 € 11 504 754 € 10 188 225 € 9 694 391 €
Net income 745 009 € 551 374 € 778 901 € 567 068 € 753 471 € 703 362 € 763 080 € 1 098 672 € 745 166 €
EBITDA 908 720 € 848 045 € 1 279 856 € 1 219 290 € 1 432 758 € 1 465 574 € 1 505 206 € 1 883 437 € 1 404 378 €
Net margin 7.4% 5.7% 6.7% 4.9% 7.5% 6.1% 6.6% 10.8% 7.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STE FABER achieves revenue of 10.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.5%). Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (3.2 M€), gross margin stands at 6.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 68%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 909 k€, representing 9.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 745 k€, i.e. 7.4% 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

10 067 242 €

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

6 876 069 €

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

908 720 €

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

1 182 390 €

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

745 009 €

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

9.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 4.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

47.535%

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

4.545%

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

0.0

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

8.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.54
Med: 27.74
Q3: 63.65
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of STE FABER (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
47.53% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 30.63%
Med: 49.0%
Q3: 65.86%
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STE FABER (47.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.78 years
Q3: 2.44 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STE FABER (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 184.86. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

184.863

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

0.208

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
184.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 173.28
Med: 264.79
Q3: 378.42
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STE FABER (184.86) 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
0.21x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.4x
Q3: 11.98x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of STE FABER (0.2x) 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: 50 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 41 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 73 days of revenue, i.e. 2.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +24%, 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

2 028 046 €

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

39 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

41 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

73 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
STE FABER

Positioning of STE FABER in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (46 transactions). This range of 591 001€ to 3 455 592€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
591k€ 1874k€ 3455k€
1 874 718 € Range: 591 001€ - 3 455 592€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 46 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 STE FABER

What is the revenue of STE FABER ?

The revenue of STE FABER in 2024 is 10.1 M€.

Is STE FABER profitable?

Yes, STE FABER generated a net profit of 745 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STE FABER ?

The headquarters of STE FABER is located in BAZEILLES (08140), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of STE FABER ?

The tax return of STE FABER 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 STE FABER operate?

STE FABER operates in the sector Fabrication de pièces techniques à base de matières plastiques (NAF code 22.29A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.