B.B.F INTERNATIONAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

B.B.F INTERNATIONAL is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 8.1 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 - B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (SIREN 813673845)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2016
Revenue 8 145 050 € 15 791 757 € 23 096 379 € 23 281 370 € 7 191 976 € 4 950 279 €
Net income 227 418 € 196 544 € 297 719 € 79 746 € 93 735 € 136 282 €
EBITDA 461 927 € -105 959 € 82 111 € 1 267 771 € 82 913 € 485 864 €
Net margin 2.8% 1.2% 1.3% 0.3% 1.3% 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, B.B.F INTERNATIONAL achieves revenue of 8.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.4%. Significant drop of -48% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (7.3 M€), gross margin stands at 890 k€, i.e. a rate of 11%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 462 k€, representing 5.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 227 k€, i.e. 2.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

8 145 050 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

889 968 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

461 927 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

425 543 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

227 418 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 78%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

77.942%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

21.041%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

2.192%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

5.386

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

38.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
77.94 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.55
Med: 33.71
Q3: 97.62
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (77.94) 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
21.04% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 34.08%
Q3: 51.24%
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (21.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
5.39 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (5.39) 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 159.02. 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 3.4x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

159.023

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

3.408

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
159.02 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.62
Med: 173.62
Q3: 248.44
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (159.02) 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
3.41x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 3.19x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL (3.4x) 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: 233 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 143 days. The gap of 90 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 220 days of revenue, i.e. 5.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +255%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

4 966 770 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

233 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

143 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

220 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL is estimated at 1 069 041 € (range 422 860€ - 3 044 369€). With an EBITDA of 461 927€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2023
53 tx
422k€ 1069k€ 3044k€
1 069 041 € Range: 422 860€ - 3 044 369€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
461 927 € × 2.3x
Estimation 1 078 848 €
434 440€ - 3 305 522€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 145 050 € × 0.19x
Estimation 1 511 686 €
572 165€ - 3 485 627€
Net Income Multiple 20%
227 418 € × 1.7x
Estimation 380 561 €
169 956€ - 1 729 603€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 B.B.F INTERNATIONAL

What is the revenue of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL ?

The revenue of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL in 2023 is 8.1 M€.

Is B.B.F INTERNATIONAL profitable?

Yes, B.B.F INTERNATIONAL generated a net profit of 227 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL ?

The headquarters of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13290), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL ?

The tax return of B.B.F INTERNATIONAL 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 B.B.F INTERNATIONAL operate?

B.B.F INTERNATIONAL operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.