BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in BELLEGARDE (30127), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 116 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (SIREN 799522263)
Indicator 2023 2021 2019
Revenue 116 378 € 127 648 € 121 533 €
Net income 2 208 € -21 863 € -6 464 €
EBITDA 4 053 € -17 859 € -1 155 €
Net margin 1.9% -17.1% -5.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE achieves revenue of 116 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.1%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (48 k€), gross margin stands at 68 k€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4 k€, representing 3.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +17.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 1.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

116 378 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

68 180 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

4 053 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 995 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 208 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -26%. 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 -944%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-25.622%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-943.586%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

2.803%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

2.733

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

6.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-25.62 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 5.19
Med: 28.21
Q3: 82.11
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (-25.62) 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
-943.59% 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 19.29%
Med: 41.82%
Q3: 60.17%
Watch -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (-943.6%) 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
2.73 years 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.6 years
Q3: 2.26 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (2.73) 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 -3.69. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 28.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

-3.694

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

28.67

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
-3.69 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 141.23
Med: 208.72
Q3: 306.15
Watch -22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (-3.69) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
28.67x 2023
2019
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.65x
Q3: 3.58x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE (28.7x) 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: -8 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 78 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-28 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-455%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

-8 991 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

-8 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

70 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

6 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

-28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE

Positioning of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 139 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE is estimated at 23 099 € (range 13 692€ - 39 301€). With an EBITDA of 4 053€, the sector multiple of 4.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
139 transactions
13k€ 23k€ 39k€
23 099 € Range: 13 692€ - 39 301€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 053 € × 4.1x
Estimation 16 582 €
8 391€ - 28 379€
Revenue Multiple 30%
116 378 € × 0.36x
Estimation 41 331 €
28 204€ - 66 629€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 208 € × 5.5x
Estimation 12 044 €
5 176€ - 25 615€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 139 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 BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE

What is the revenue of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE ?

The revenue of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE in 2023 is 116 k€.

Is BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE profitable?

Yes, BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE ?

The headquarters of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE is located in BELLEGARDE (30127), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE ?

The tax return of BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE 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 BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE operate?

BELLEGARDE MECANIQUE operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.