BALE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BALE is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Promotion immobilière de logements. Based in LOIRE-AUTHION (49140), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 508 k€. 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 - BALE (SIREN 812254654)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 507 939 € 325 000 € 1 021 812 € 679 593 € N/C N/C
Net income 31 425 € -27 818 € 136 525 € 59 504 € -17 047 € -207 622 €
EBITDA 49 628 € 8 851 € 150 020 € 119 944 € -22 078 € -2 040 €
Net margin 6.2% -8.6% 13.4% 8.8% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BALE achieves revenue of 508 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2021-2024 (CAGR: -9.2%). Vs 2023, growth of +56% (325 k€ -> 508 k€). After deducting consumption (573 k€), gross margin stands at -65 k€, i.e. a rate of -13%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 50 k€, representing 9.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +7.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 31 k€, i.e. 6.2% 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

507 939 €

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

-65 380 €

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

49 628 €

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

97 305 €

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

31 425 €

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

9.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 109%. 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 21.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 9.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

109.02%

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

46.898%

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

9.19%

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

21.751

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

9.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
BALE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
109.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 1.6
Q3: 105.23
Average +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BALE (109.02) 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
46.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 12.23%
Q3: 54.65%
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BALE (46.9%) 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
21.75 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -4.13 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.24 years
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BALE (21.75) 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 995.63. 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 131.6x. 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

995.627

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

131.569

Liquidity indicators evolution
BALE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
995.63 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 134.25
Med: 341.1
Q3: 1144.53
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BALE (995.63) 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
131.57x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -13.11x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.3x
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BALE (131.6x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 1043 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 925 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 305 403 €

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

0 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

8 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

1043 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

925 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BALE

Positioning of BALE in its sector

Comparison with sector Promotion immobilière de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 80 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BALE is estimated at 82 288 € (range 30 196€ - 221 183€). With an EBITDA of 49 628€, the sector multiple of 1.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.28x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
80 tx
30k€ 82k€ 221k€
82 288 € Range: 30 196€ - 221 183€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
49 628 € × 1.0x
Estimation 49 795 €
20 563€ - 151 449€
Revenue Multiple 30%
507 939 € × 0.28x
Estimation 142 102 €
51 098€ - 349 491€
Net Income Multiple 20%
31 425 € × 2.3x
Estimation 73 802 €
22 926€ - 203 058€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 80 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 BALE

What is the revenue of BALE ?

The revenue of BALE in 2024 is 508 k€.

Is BALE profitable?

Yes, BALE generated a net profit of 31 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BALE ?

The headquarters of BALE is located in LOIRE-AUTHION (49140), in the department Maine-et-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of BALE ?

The tax return of BALE 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 BALE operate?

BALE operates in the sector Promotion immobilière de logements (NAF code 41.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.