BCGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BCGE is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques. Based in SAINT-DENIS-DE-CABANNE (42750), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - BCGE (SIREN 385358817)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 732 975 € 4 494 575 € 3 485 143 € 3 719 846 € 3 246 745 € 3 378 197 € 3 495 724 € 3 595 721 € 3 078 517 €
Net income 35 436 € 195 583 € -886 689 € 37 € -54 897 € -211 654 € -173 477 € -288 781 € 1 854 €
EBITDA 506 707 € 879 283 € 258 426 € 516 148 € 380 958 € 156 952 € 198 482 € 47 850 € 226 810 €
Net margin 0.7% 4.4% -25.4% 0.0% -1.7% -6.3% -5.0% -8.0% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BCGE achieves revenue of 4.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.5%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 2.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 55%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 507 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -42%, reducing margin by 8.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 0.7% 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

4 732 975 €

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

2 617 902 €

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

506 707 €

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

8 711 €

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

35 436 €

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

10.7%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 77%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

11.5%

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

76.671%

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

11.255%

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

0.86

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

36.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
BCGE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.81
Med: 21.34
Q3: 62.69
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of BCGE (11.50) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
76.67% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 34.69%
Med: 51.42%
Q3: 66.21%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BCGE (76.7%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.86 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BCGE (0.86) 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 308.04. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

308.035

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

1.286

Liquidity indicators evolution
BCGE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
308.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.84
Med: 223.59
Q3: 339.99
Good +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BCGE (308.04) 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
1.29x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.29x
Med: 3.95x
Q3: 10.02x
Average -44 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BCGE (1.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 49 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 146 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +404%, 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

1 924 144 €

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

48 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

60 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

49 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

146 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BCGE

Positioning of BCGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BCGE is estimated at 621 109 € (range 269 535€ - 1 147 242€). With an EBITDA of 506 707€, the sector multiple of 1.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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
76 tx
269k€ 621k€ 1147k€
621 109 € Range: 269 535€ - 1 147 242€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
506 707 € × 1.3x
Estimation 639 907 €
255 249€ - 1 420 736€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 732 975 € × 0.20x
Estimation 962 910 €
460 318€ - 1 295 840€
Net Income Multiple 20%
35 436 € × 1.7x
Estimation 61 415 €
19 075€ - 240 611€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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...).

Similar companies (Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques)

Compare BCGE with other companies in the same sector:

Frequently asked questions about BCGE

What is the revenue of BCGE ?

The revenue of BCGE in 2024 is 4.7 M€.

Is BCGE profitable?

Yes, BCGE generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BCGE ?

The headquarters of BCGE is located in SAINT-DENIS-DE-CABANNE (42750), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of BCGE ?

The tax return of BCGE 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 BCGE operate?

BCGE operates in the sector Fabrication d'emballages en matières plastiques (NAF code 22.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.