BEICIP-FRANLAB : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BEICIP-FRANLAB is a French company founded 126 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 31.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - BEICIP-FRANLAB (SIREN 679804047)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 31 261 652 € 22 747 075 € 18 683 856 € 27 301 786 € 32 197 256 € 32 042 723 € 38 029 858 € 41 179 085 €
Net income 3 352 614 € -490 085 € -1 084 739 € 1 926 208 € 3 085 671 € 1 549 732 € 2 087 228 € 1 160 415 €
EBITDA 5 007 739 € 1 299 008 € -1 362 162 € 4 367 621 € 5 275 150 € 4 991 292 € 5 336 953 € 3 768 266 €
Net margin 10.7% -2.2% -5.8% 7.1% 9.6% 4.8% 5.5% 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BEICIP-FRANLAB achieves revenue of 31.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.4%). Vs 2023, growth of +37% (22.7 M€ -> 31.3 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 31.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.0 M€, representing 16.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 3.4 M€, i.e. 10.7% 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

31 261 652 €

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

31 261 652 €

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

5 007 739 €

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

1 320 939 €

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

3 352 614 €

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

16.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 69%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 17.0% 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

0.001%

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

68.775%

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

17.021%

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

0.0

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

18.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.24
Q3: 42.82
Excellent -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BEICIP-FRANLAB (0.00) 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
68.78% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 11.26%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.35%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BEICIP-FRANLAB (68.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BEICIP-FRANLAB (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 357.79. 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 5.4x. 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

357.785

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

5.415

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
357.79 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 148.99
Med: 229.96
Q3: 405.09
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BEICIP-FRANLAB (357.79) 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
5.42x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.04x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BEICIP-FRANLAB (5.4x) 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: 449 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 142 days. The gap of 307 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 278 days of revenue, i.e. 24.1 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

24 103 672 €

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

449 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

142 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

0 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

278 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BEICIP-FRANLAB in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 2 186 332€ to 14 451 173€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2186k€ 5083k€ 14451k€
5 083 077 € Range: 2 186 332€ - 14 451 173€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 BEICIP-FRANLAB

What is the revenue of BEICIP-FRANLAB ?

The revenue of BEICIP-FRANLAB in 2024 is 31.3 M€.

Is BEICIP-FRANLAB profitable?

Yes, BEICIP-FRANLAB generated a net profit of 3.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BEICIP-FRANLAB ?

The headquarters of BEICIP-FRANLAB is located in RUEIL-MALMAISON (92500), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of BEICIP-FRANLAB ?

The tax return of BEICIP-FRANLAB 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 BEICIP-FRANLAB operate?

BEICIP-FRANLAB operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.