BELAM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BELAM is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Débits de boissons. Based in SAINT-ETIENNE-DU-ROUVRAY (76800), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 209 k€. 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 - BELAM (SIREN 480375740)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 208 844 € 1 415 790 € 1 317 122 € 333 745 € 1 085 906 € 1 212 903 € 1 300 222 € 1 355 952 €
Net income 240 380 € -1 104 964 € -96 850 € -98 044 € 8 708 € 34 297 € 187 383 € 205 412 €
EBITDA -158 933 € -221 889 € -16 238 € -101 639 € 27 998 € 92 103 € 265 809 € 333 212 €
Net margin 115.1% -78.0% -7.4% -29.4% 0.8% 2.8% 14.4% 15.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BELAM achieves revenue of 209 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -20.9%). Significant drop of -85% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (80 k€), gross margin stands at 129 k€, i.e. a rate of 62%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -159 k€, representing -76.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-85%), EBITDA varies by +28%, reducing margin by 60.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 240 k€, i.e. 115.1% 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

208 844 €

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

129 126 €

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

-158 933 €

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

-138 828 €

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

240 380 €

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

-76.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -44%. 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 -89%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 114.0% 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

-44.225%

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

-89.466%

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

113.976%

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

0.242

Solvency indicators evolution
BELAM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-44.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.27
Med: 29.23
Q3: 134.09
Excellent -32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BELAM (-44.23) 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
-89.47% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.25%
Med: 26.5%
Q3: 55.03%
Watch -33 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BELAM (-89.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.24 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 3.22 years
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BELAM (0.24) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 66.34. 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

66.34

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

-13.822

Liquidity indicators evolution
BELAM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
66.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 61.08
Med: 130.54
Q3: 284.18
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BELAM (66.34) 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
-13.82x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.47x
Q3: 5.33x
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In 2024, the interest coverage of BELAM (-13.8x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 25 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 378 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 353 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 200 days of revenue, i.e. 116 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-75%), freeing up cash.

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

116 117 €

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

25 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

378 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

200 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BELAM

Positioning of BELAM in its sector

Comparison with sector Débits de boissons

Valuation estimate

Based on 156 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of BELAM is estimated at 919 941 € (range 584 102€ - 1 530 548€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.84x (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 2024
156 transactions
584k€ 919k€ 1530k€
919 941 € Range: 584 102€ - 1 530 548€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
208 844 € × 0.84x
Estimation 175 012 €
122 206€ - 263 370€
Net Income Multiple 20%
240 380 € × 8.5x
Estimation 2 037 336 €
1 276 948€ - 3 431 315€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 156 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 BELAM

What is the revenue of BELAM ?

The revenue of BELAM in 2024 is 209 k€.

Is BELAM profitable?

Yes, BELAM generated a net profit of 240 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BELAM ?

The headquarters of BELAM is located in SAINT-ETIENNE-DU-ROUVRAY (76800), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of BELAM ?

The tax return of BELAM 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 BELAM operate?

BELAM operates in the sector Débits de boissons (NAF code 56.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.