BERGER SERVICES LOCATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BERGER SERVICES LOCATION is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail de camions. Based in LIMOGES (87280), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 16.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (SIREN 321447666)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 16 700 988 € 16 797 822 € 15 998 850 € 14 703 090 € 13 267 575 € 12 566 441 € 12 014 794 € 11 570 746 €
Net income 537 483 € 1 475 749 € 1 784 794 € 1 289 508 € 754 561 € 776 921 € 512 855 € 382 308 €
EBITDA 8 384 638 € 8 210 524 € 8 126 588 € 7 326 917 € 6 477 921 € 5 816 271 € 5 502 900 € 5 019 173 €
Net margin 3.2% 8.8% 11.2% 8.8% 5.7% 6.2% 4.3% 3.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BERGER SERVICES LOCATION achieves revenue of 16.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.7%). Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (20 k€), gross margin stands at 16.7 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 8.4 M€, representing 50.2% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 537 k€, i.e. 3.2% 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

16 700 988 €

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

16 681 446 €

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

8 384 638 €

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

1 523 258 €

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

537 483 €

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

50.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 503%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 54.3% 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

502.677%

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

15.641%

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

54.348%

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

3.09

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

45.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
502.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27
Med: 75.78
Q3: 273.65
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In 2024, the debt ratio of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (502.68) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
15.64% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.51%
Med: 32.24%
Q3: 58.86%
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (15.6%) 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
3.09 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09 years
Med: 1.87 years
Q3: 3.6 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (3.09) 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 193.15. 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 10.0x. 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

193.148

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

9.956

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
193.15 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 136.75
Med: 257.51
Q3: 443.91
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (193.15) 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
9.96x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.0x
Q3: 9.37x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION (10.0x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 36 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 21 days of revenue, i.e. 994 k€ 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

994 210 €

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

27 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

63 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

21 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail de camions

Valuation estimate

Based on 292 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION is estimated at 50 807 785 € (range 11 966 613€ - 86 451 176€). With an EBITDA of 8 384 638€, the sector multiple of 9.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.04x (premium 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 2024
292 transactions
11966k€ 50807k€ 86451k€
50 807 785 € Range: 11 966 613€ - 86 451 176€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 384 638 € × 9.5x
Estimation 79 305 724 €
19 606 597€ - 135 270 822€
Revenue Multiple 30%
16 700 988 € × 2.04x
Estimation 34 134 789 €
7 061 821€ - 50 325 799€
Net Income Multiple 20%
537 483 € × 8.5x
Estimation 4 572 437 €
223 842€ - 18 590 128€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 292 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 BERGER SERVICES LOCATION

What is the revenue of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION ?

The revenue of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION in 2024 is 16.7 M€.

Is BERGER SERVICES LOCATION profitable?

Yes, BERGER SERVICES LOCATION generated a net profit of 537 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION ?

The headquarters of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION is located in LIMOGES (87280), in the department Haute-Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION ?

The tax return of BERGER SERVICES LOCATION 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 BERGER SERVICES LOCATION operate?

BERGER SERVICES LOCATION operates in the sector Location et location-bail de camions (NAF code 77.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.