BARRAULT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BARRAULT is a French company founded 72 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles. Based in NIORT (79000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 74.2 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 - BARRAULT (SIREN 025480401)
Indicator 2024 2023 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 74 152 428 € 55 194 877 € 57 477 038 € 47 571 460 € 39 266 701 € 36 183 348 € 32 992 515 € 28 401 364 € 24 075 696 €
Net income -537 849 € -1 100 152 € 346 621 € 1 249 877 € 858 062 € 209 842 € 269 309 € 109 908 € 1 273 379 €
EBITDA 1 476 530 € 221 697 € 2 163 821 € 2 498 268 € 1 535 622 € 771 700 € 852 097 € 789 993 € 1 121 270 €
Net margin -0.7% -2.0% 0.6% 2.6% 2.2% 0.6% 0.8% 0.4% 5.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BARRAULT achieves revenue of 74.2 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +34% (55.2 M€ -> 74.2 M€). After deducting consumption (41.5 M€), gross margin stands at 32.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 44%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.5 M€, representing 2.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -538 k€ (-0.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

74 152 428 €

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

32 628 928 €

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

1 476 530 €

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

527 496 €

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

-537 849 €

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

2.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -4099%. 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 -1%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 78.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.3% 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

-4099.096%

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

-1.252%

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

0.31%

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

78.622

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

46.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-4099.1 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 0.26
Med: 13.62
Q3: 52.91
Excellent -55 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BARRAULT (-4099.10) 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
-1.25% 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 21.3%
Med: 41.67%
Q3: 60.11%
Watch

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BARRAULT (-1.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
78.62 years 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 1.87 years
Watch +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BARRAULT (78.62) 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 154.83. 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 61.0x. 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

154.832

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

61.001

Liquidity indicators evolution
BARRAULT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.83 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 145.43
Med: 206.86
Q3: 309.41
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BARRAULT (154.83) 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
61.0x 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.22x
Q3: 10.11x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of BARRAULT (61.0x) 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: 35 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 31 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 57 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 19.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +216%, 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

19 485 775 €

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

35 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

66 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

57 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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BARRAULT in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (29 transactions). This range of 10 474 834€ to 38 304 676€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
10474k€ 24969k€ 38304k€
24 969 802 € Range: 10 474 834€ - 38 304 676€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 29 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 BARRAULT

What is the revenue of BARRAULT ?

The revenue of BARRAULT in 2024 is 74.2 M€.

Is BARRAULT profitable?

BARRAULT recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BARRAULT ?

The headquarters of BARRAULT is located in NIORT (79000), in the department Deux-Sevres.

Where to find the tax return of BARRAULT ?

The tax return of BARRAULT 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 BARRAULT operate?

BARRAULT operates in the sector Commerce de gros d'équipements automobiles (NAF code 45.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.