BERARD ET FILS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BERARD ET FILS is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation. Based in PIOLENC (84420), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 147 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - BERARD ET FILS (SIREN 821946365)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 147 412 € 230 314 € 203 227 € 153 646 € 116 989 € 97 927 € 119 051 €
Net income -21 187 € -11 543 € 25 405 € 9 321 € 991 € 8 491 € 28 760 €
EBITDA -15 740 € 27 706 € 29 326 € 11 717 € 1 589 € 7 911 € 33 968 €
Net margin -14.4% -5.0% 12.5% 6.1% 0.8% 8.7% 24.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BERARD ET FILS achieves revenue of 147 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.1%). Significant drop of -36% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (55 k€), gross margin stands at 92 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 -16 k€, representing -10.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-36%), EBITDA varies by -157%, reducing margin by 22.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -21 k€ (-14.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

147 412 €

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

92 119 €

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

-15 740 €

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

-21 309 €

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

-21 187 €

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

-10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 43%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. 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

42.851%

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

27.099%

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

-9.998%

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

-1.249

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

72.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
BERARD ET FILS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
42.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.0
Med: 13.24
Q3: 41.25
Average +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BERARD ET FILS (42.85) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
27.1% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.51%
Med: 38.82%
Q3: 57.73%
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BERARD ET FILS (27.1%) 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
-1.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.03 years
Excellent -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BERARD ET FILS (-1.25) 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 528.41. 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

528.407

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

-6.868

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
528.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 154.24
Med: 215.08
Q3: 312.23
Excellent +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BERARD ET FILS (528.41) 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
-6.87x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 2.3x
Average -31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BERARD ET FILS (-6.9x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The gap of 37 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 11 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 25 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +199%, 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

25 287 €

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

56 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

19 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

11 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

62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BERARD ET FILS

Positioning of BERARD ET FILS in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 16 890€ to 25 979€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
16k€ 23k€ 25k€
23 469 € Range: 16 890€ - 25 979€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 BERARD ET FILS

What is the revenue of BERARD ET FILS ?

The revenue of BERARD ET FILS in 2024 is 147 k€.

Is BERARD ET FILS profitable?

BERARD ET FILS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BERARD ET FILS ?

The headquarters of BERARD ET FILS is located in PIOLENC (84420), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of BERARD ET FILS ?

The tax return of BERARD ET FILS 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 BERARD ET FILS operate?

BERARD ET FILS operates in the sector Travaux d'installation d'équipements thermiques et de climatisation (NAF code 43.22B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.