BDL SOISSONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BDL SOISSONS is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in SOISSONS (02200), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 396 k€. 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 - BDL SOISSONS (SIREN 790435127)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 396 121 € 415 261 € 390 363 € 362 565 € 331 637 €
Net income 52 499 € 53 003 € 33 798 € -31 649 € 138 671 €
EBITDA 114 317 € 113 827 € 66 613 € 17 628 € 1 837 €
Net margin 13.3% 12.8% 8.7% -8.7% 41.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BDL SOISSONS achieves revenue of 396 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (132 k€), gross margin stands at 264 k€, i.e. a rate of 67%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 114 k€, representing 28.9% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 52 k€, i.e. 13.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

396 121 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

264 083 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

114 317 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

60 353 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

52 499 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

28.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -354%. 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 -35%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 25.2% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-353.865%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

-34.591%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

25.159%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

4.212

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

14.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
BDL SOISSONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-353.87 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 11.81
Med: 37.68
Q3: 95.53
Excellent

In 2021, the debt ratio of BDL SOISSONS (-353.87) 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
-34.59% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 27.89%
Med: 48.8%
Q3: 65.49%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BDL SOISSONS (-34.6%) 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
4.21 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.07 years
Med: 1.27 years
Q3: 3.47 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BDL SOISSONS (4.21) 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 403.15. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

403.147

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.079

Liquidity indicators evolution
BDL SOISSONS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
403.15 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 181.19
Med: 267.26
Q3: 375.48
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BDL SOISSONS (403.15) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.08x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 2.87x
Average -48 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of BDL SOISSONS (0.1x) 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: 26 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Inventory turnover is 61 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 100 days of revenue, i.e. 110 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +30%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

109 745 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

26 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

36 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

61 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

100 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BDL SOISSONS

Positioning of BDL SOISSONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 105 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of BDL SOISSONS is estimated at 283 173 € (range 162 005€ - 661 855€). With an EBITDA of 114 317€, the sector multiple of 3.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.50x (in line with sector norms). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
105 transactions
162k€ 283k€ 661k€
283 173 € Range: 162 005€ - 661 855€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
114 317 € × 3.4x
Estimation 391 614 €
221 132€ - 932 776€
Revenue Multiple 30%
396 121 € × 0.50x
Estimation 199 900 €
136 329€ - 325 976€
Net Income Multiple 20%
52 499 € × 2.6x
Estimation 136 983 €
52 702€ - 488 370€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 105 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 BDL SOISSONS

What is the revenue of BDL SOISSONS ?

The revenue of BDL SOISSONS in 2021 is 396 k€.

Is BDL SOISSONS profitable?

Yes, BDL SOISSONS generated a net profit of 52 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BDL SOISSONS ?

The headquarters of BDL SOISSONS is located in SOISSONS (02200), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of BDL SOISSONS ?

The tax return of BDL SOISSONS 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 BDL SOISSONS operate?

BDL SOISSONS operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.