BEKAERT FRANCE SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BEKAERT FRANCE SAS is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in LILLE (59000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.1 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 - BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (SIREN 444842124)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 9 118 777 € 7 545 686 € 8 406 303 € 7 642 916 € 4 764 079 € 4 642 164 € 4 439 514 € 4 274 045 € 4 133 046 €
Net income 504 810 € 623 622 € 887 185 € 432 358 € 158 601 € 105 531 € 224 353 € 241 893 € 186 870 €
EBITDA -9 147 140 € -8 506 524 € -5 797 566 € -4 487 810 € -3 675 260 € -2 849 667 € -1 545 033 € -1 381 371 € -1 654 633 €
Net margin 5.5% 8.3% 10.6% 5.7% 3.3% 2.3% 5.1% 5.7% 4.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BEKAERT FRANCE SAS achieves revenue of 9.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.4%. Vs 2023, growth of +21% (7.5 M€ -> 9.1 M€). After deducting consumption (8.1 M€), gross margin stands at 1.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 11%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -9.1 M€, representing -100.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 505 k€, i.e. 5.5% 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

9 118 777 €

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

1 037 687 €

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

-9 147 140 €

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

637 748 €

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

504 810 €

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

-100.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

8.436%

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

33.138%

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

-101.638%

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

-0.019

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

1.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.11
Med: 17.78
Q3: 57.25
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (8.44) 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
33.14% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.79%
Med: 46.44%
Q3: 64.03%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (33.1%) 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
-0.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.37 years
Q3: 2.35 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (-0.02) 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 163.66. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

163.66

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

-0.359

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
163.66 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.67
Med: 234.81
Q3: 352.8
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (163.66) 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
-0.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.35x
Q3: 8.54x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS (-0.4x) 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: 158 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. The gap of 81 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 62 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 185 days of revenue, i.e. 4.7 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +320%, 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

4 686 048 €

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

158 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

77 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

62 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

185 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 1 021 280€ to 3 468 414€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1021k€ 1504k€ 3468k€
1 504 632 € Range: 1 021 280€ - 3 468 414€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction )

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Frequently asked questions about BEKAERT FRANCE SAS

What is the revenue of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS ?

The revenue of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS in 2024 is 9.1 M€.

Is BEKAERT FRANCE SAS profitable?

Yes, BEKAERT FRANCE SAS generated a net profit of 505 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS ?

The headquarters of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS is located in LILLE (59000), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS ?

The tax return of BEKAERT FRANCE SAS 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 BEKAERT FRANCE SAS operate?

BEKAERT FRANCE SAS operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.