BERNIS TRUCKS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BERNIS TRUCKS is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles. Based in LIMOGES (87280), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 72.9 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 - BERNIS TRUCKS (SIREN 303273759)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 72 899 970 € 66 426 770 € 45 500 981 € 44 820 657 € 67 826 468 € 61 348 673 € 58 798 176 €
Net income 1 548 769 € 1 840 953 € 596 970 € 144 838 € 748 409 € 581 781 € 612 283 €
EBITDA 2 257 004 € 1 692 820 € 1 084 668 € 632 614 € 1 781 066 € 1 262 570 € 789 415 €
Net margin 2.1% 2.8% 1.3% 0.3% 1.1% 0.9% 1.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, BERNIS TRUCKS achieves revenue of 72.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +3.1%). Vs 2022: +10%. After deducting consumption (48.4 M€), gross margin stands at 24.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 34%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.3 M€, representing 3.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 M€, i.e. 2.1% 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

72 899 970 €

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

24 464 795 €

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

2 257 004 €

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

2 003 892 €

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

1 548 769 €

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

3.1%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 89%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 2.2% 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

88.997%

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

26.752%

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

2.168%

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

5.005

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

33.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
BERNIS TRUCKS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
89.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 2.64
Med: 20.68
Q3: 64.22
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of BERNIS TRUCKS (89.00) 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
26.75% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 26.97%
Med: 45.96%
Q3: 63.08%
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of BERNIS TRUCKS (26.8%) 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
5.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.46 years
Q3: 2.42 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of BERNIS TRUCKS (5.00) 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 161.94. 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 15.8x. 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

161.941

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

15.827

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
161.94 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 165.41
Med: 229.91
Q3: 325.0
Watch -22 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of BERNIS TRUCKS (161.94) 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
15.83x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.04x
Q3: 5.7x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of BERNIS TRUCKS (15.8x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 67 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 68 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 104 days of revenue, i.e. 21.1 M€ to permanently finance.

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

21 111 831 €

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

38 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

67 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

68 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

104 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BERNIS TRUCKS

Positioning of BERNIS TRUCKS in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles

Valuation estimate

Based on 139 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of BERNIS TRUCKS is estimated at 14 073 780 € (range 8 362 883€ - 24 016 438€). With an EBITDA of 2 257 004€, 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
8362k€ 14073k€ 24016k€
14 073 780 € Range: 8 362 883€ - 24 016 438€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 257 004 € × 4.1x
Estimation 9 234 273 €
4 672 970€ - 15 803 736€
Revenue Multiple 30%
72 899 970 € × 0.36x
Estimation 25 889 919 €
17 667 345€ - 41 737 078€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 548 769 € × 5.5x
Estimation 8 448 343 €
3 630 975€ - 17 967 234€

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 BERNIS TRUCKS

What is the revenue of BERNIS TRUCKS ?

The revenue of BERNIS TRUCKS in 2023 is 72.9 M€.

Is BERNIS TRUCKS profitable?

Yes, BERNIS TRUCKS generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of BERNIS TRUCKS ?

The headquarters of BERNIS TRUCKS is located in LIMOGES (87280), in the department Haute-Vienne.

Where to find the tax return of BERNIS TRUCKS ?

The tax return of BERNIS TRUCKS 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 BERNIS TRUCKS operate?

BERNIS TRUCKS operates in the sector Entretien et réparation d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.