Förch A/S is a Danish A/S based in Silkeborg, operating in the Non-specialised wholesale trade sector. Incorporated in 1993, the company has 27 employees and reported a gross profit of DKK 19.0m in its latest annual filing.
| Gross profit | 19M DKK | +10% |
| EBITDA | 2.2M DKK | +49% |
| Net profit | 1.8M DKK | +83% |
| Total assets | 10.8M DKK | +19% |
| Equity | -5.4M DKK | +25% |
| Employees | 27 | — |
In its most recent annual report (2025), Förch A/S reported a gross profit of DKK 19.0m, an increase of 10% on the year before. The figures on this page draw on 5 annual filings covering 2021 to 2025. The bottom line showed a net profit of DKK 1.8m, and the EBITDA margin stood at 11.8%.
At the end of 2025, current assets covered short-term debt 1 times.
| Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | 19,030 | 17,265 | 17,714 | 15,786 | 16,109 |
| Staff expenses | -16,783 | -15,760 | -15,193 | -14,587 | -14,114 |
| EBITDA | 2,247 | 1,506 | 2,521 | 1,198 | 1,978 |
| Depreciation & amort. | -40 | -57 | -205 | -248 | -137 |
| EBIT | 2,208 | 1,449 | 2,317 | 950 | 1,841 |
| Net financials | -443 | -486 | -533 | -297 | -230 |
| Profit before tax | 1,764 | 962 | 1,784 | 654 | 1,611 |
| Tax | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 | -0 |
| Net profit | 1,764 | 962 | 1,784 | 654 | 1,611 |
| Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | 10,819 | 9,103 | 9,724 | 7,828 | 10,964 |
| Equity | -5,405 | -7,170 | -8,132 | -9,916 | -10,570 |
| Long-term debt | 5,228 | 8,206 | 9,673 | 11,889 | 11,889 |
| Short-term debt | 10,996 | 8,067 | 8,183 | 5,855 | 9,645 |
| Total debt | 16,225 | 16,273 | 17,856 | 17,744 | 21,534 |
28 financial ratios from the latest filing, each graded against companies in the same industry.
Net profit as a percentage of total assets — the return generated on the capital employed.
EBIT relative to total assets — the company's earning power before the effects of tax and financial leverage.
Shows how strongly fixed costs weigh on the gross result — a high ratio means fixed costs take only a small bite out of the earnings from basic operations.
The gross result as a share of revenue — how much of the revenue is left after variable costs to cover the company's fixed costs.
EBIT as a share of revenue — the share of revenue remaining as earnings once all operating costs are covered. A key measure of earning power.
The profit for the year as a share of revenue — the company's ability to turn revenue into profit.
Net profit as a percentage of equity — the return the owners earned on their invested capital this year.
Profit relative to net assets (total assets minus total debt) — the ability to generate earnings from the net asset base alone.
Current assets relative to short-term debt — the ability to settle short-term obligations with current assets alone. Around 150% is considered satisfactory from a credit perspective.
Current assets excluding inventory relative to short-term debt — whether the most liquid assets alone can cover the short-term obligations. A value of 1 or above signals a healthy liquidity position.
Cash relative to short-term debt — the ability to repay short-term obligations with cash alone.
Cash flow relative to profit — the ability to convert reported profits into accessible cash.
Current assets relative to equity — an indicator of the balance-sheet structure and of the company's short- and long-term financing. The healthy level is highly industry-dependent.
Fixed assets relative to long-term capital (equity plus long-term liabilities). Below 100% means the long-term capital finances more than just the fixed assets — a healthier liquidity position.
Equity as a share of total assets — the ability to absorb losses. Around 40% is considered satisfactory from a credit perspective.
Total debt relative to the balance-sheet total — the share of the assets financed by debt rather than equity.
Profit relative to debt — the ability to create earnings while operating with debt.
EBITDA relative to debt — how much operating earnings are available to service the debt.
The ability to pay the interest on the company's debt out of its earnings.
Financial expenses relative to total liabilities — the effective interest rate the company pays on its debt.
The return on assets minus the interest rate on debt. Positive means the company benefits from operating with debt; negative means the debt makes it worse off.
Debt relative to equity — the company's leverage. A higher value means heavier reliance on debt financing.
Total liabilities relative to equity — whether the company operates primarily on borrowed capital or on its own.
Total equity relative to the capital the owners contributed — how the equity has developed from its starting point.
The size of this year's increase or decrease in the company's debt.
Revenue relative to total assets — the ability to generate revenue from the asset base.
Revenue relative to inventory — how many times a year the inventory is sold and replaced. A low value can indicate weak sales or excess inventory.
The size of this year's increase or decrease in the company's equity.
| Name | Role | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| Current (1) | ||
KM Management | Management | 2019 |
PH Management | Management | 1993 – 1997 |
MG Management | Management | 1997 – 1998 |
BS Management | Management | 1993 – 1994 |
BJ Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer | 2013 – 2015 |
EL Chief Executive Officer | Chief Executive Officer | 2016 – 2019 |
JE Management | Management | 1998 – 2013 |
| Name | Role | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| Current (3) | ||
AB Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2019 |
KM Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2004 |
AJ Chairman | Chairman | 2019 |
CH Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 1994 |
PH Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 1997 |
MG Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1997 – 1998 |
HL Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 1994 |
BS Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 1994 |
WR Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 2013 |
BJ Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2013 – 2015 |
EL Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2015 – 2019 |
PJ Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1993 – 2004 |
JE Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 1998 – 2013 |
| Shareholder | Type | Ownership | Votes | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Förch International Beteiligungs GmbH | Company | 100% | 100% | 1993 |
| Person | Role here | Other companies |
|---|---|---|
| Claus Høxbro | Board of Directors | 33 companiesMany roles |
| Benny Schwartz | Management | 20 companiesMany roles |
| Henrik Legarth | Board of Directors | 8 companiesMany roles |
| Bjarke Johansen | Chief Executive Officer | 1 company |