VIOLA FRERES ET FILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VIOLA FRERES ET FILS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment. Based in LA CASSAIGNE (11270), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 804 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (SIREN 422776161)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 803 716 € 721 432 € 680 651 € 670 696 € 552 269 € 529 974 €
Net income 13 637 € 13 484 € 64 057 € 41 450 € 2 520 € 34 347 €
EBITDA 31 186 € 31 336 € 96 404 € 66 831 € 25 675 € 53 596 €
Net margin 1.7% 1.9% 9.4% 6.2% 0.5% 6.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, VIOLA FRERES ET FILS achieves revenue of 804 k€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.7%. Vs 2021, growth of +11% (721 k€ -> 804 k€). After deducting consumption (285 k€), gross margin stands at 519 k€, i.e. a rate of 65%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31 k€, representing 3.9% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 1.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

803 716 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

518 949 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

31 186 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

14 965 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

13 637 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 57%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 3.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

57.364%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

35.593%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

3.68%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

1.341

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

12.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
57.36 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 1.1
Med: 22.23
Q3: 70.96
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (57.36) 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
35.59% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 9.29%
Med: 29.07%
Q3: 49.77%
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (35.6%) 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
1.34 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.6 years
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (1.34) 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 177.01. 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 2.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

177.015

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

2.325

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
177.01 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 132.95
Med: 187.99
Q3: 281.55
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (177.01) 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
2.33x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.15x
Q3: 2.0x
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS (2.3x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 30 days of revenue, i.e. 67 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +529%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

66 950 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

28 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

41 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

30 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
VIOLA FRERES ET FILS

Positioning of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (47 transactions). This range of 63 540€ to 123 325€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2022
Indicative
63k€ 88k€ 123k€
88 390 € Range: 63 540€ - 123 325€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 47 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 VIOLA FRERES ET FILS

What is the revenue of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS ?

The revenue of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS in 2022 is 804 k€.

Is VIOLA FRERES ET FILS profitable?

Yes, VIOLA FRERES ET FILS generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS ?

The headquarters of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS is located in LA CASSAIGNE (11270), in the department Aude.

Where to find the tax return of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS ?

The tax return of VIOLA FRERES ET FILS 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 VIOLA FRERES ET FILS operate?

VIOLA FRERES ET FILS operates in the sector Travaux de maçonnerie générale et gros œuvre de bâtiment (NAF code 43.99C). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.