VAN INGEN FORAGES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VAN INGEN FORAGES is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in BOSSAY-SUR-CLAISE (37290), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 - VAN INGEN FORAGES (SIREN 409800224)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 333 676 € N/C N/C 3 206 937 € 3 273 025 € 2 900 018 € 2 861 649 €
Net income 49 852 € 378 190 € 499 335 € 112 152 € 195 111 € 108 196 € 169 716 €
EBITDA 539 680 € -12 751 € N/C 347 760 € 482 458 € 408 490 € 410 871 €
Net margin 1.5% N/C N/C 3.5% 6.0% 3.7% 5.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VAN INGEN FORAGES achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +1.9%). After deducting consumption (777 k€), gross margin stands at 2.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 540 k€, representing 16.2% 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 50 k€, i.e. 1.5% 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

3 333 676 €

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

2 556 637 €

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

539 680 €

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

121 004 €

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

49 852 €

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

16.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 71%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 47%. 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 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 14.2% 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

71.383%

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

46.957%

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

14.222%

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

3.101

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

27.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
71.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.35
Med: 32.58
Q3: 73.01
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VAN INGEN FORAGES (71.38) 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
46.96% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 16.18%
Med: 43.92%
Q3: 63.85%
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VAN INGEN FORAGES (47.0%) 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
3.1 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: -0.35 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Watch +25 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of VAN INGEN FORAGES (3.10) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 337.55. 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 9.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

337.547

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

8.982

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
337.55 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.92
Med: 224.87
Q3: 326.29
Excellent +73 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VAN INGEN FORAGES (337.55) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
8.98x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.6x
Q3: 7.32x
Excellent +52 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of VAN INGEN FORAGES (9.0x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 106 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. The gap of 43 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 89 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 184 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +102%, 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

1 705 709 €

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

106 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

63 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

89 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

184 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VAN INGEN FORAGES in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of VAN INGEN FORAGES is estimated at 695 533 € (range 226 745€ - 1 499 991€). With an EBITDA of 539 680€, 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
226k€ 695k€ 1499k€
695 533 € Range: 226 745€ - 1 499 991€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
539 680 € × 1.7x
Estimation 912 327 €
203 188€ - 1 884 000€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 333 676 € × 0.21x
Estimation 693 095 €
393 810€ - 1 564 984€
Net Income Multiple 20%
49 852 € × 3.2x
Estimation 157 207 €
35 044€ - 442 482€

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 VAN INGEN FORAGES

What is the revenue of VAN INGEN FORAGES ?

The revenue of VAN INGEN FORAGES in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is VAN INGEN FORAGES profitable?

Yes, VAN INGEN FORAGES generated a net profit of 50 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VAN INGEN FORAGES ?

The headquarters of VAN INGEN FORAGES is located in BOSSAY-SUR-CLAISE (37290), in the department Indre-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of VAN INGEN FORAGES ?

The tax return of VAN INGEN FORAGES 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 VAN INGEN FORAGES operate?

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