BERT PROVENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BERT PROVENCE is a French company
founded 51 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains.
Based in SORGUES (84700),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 13.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - BERT PROVENCE (SIREN 304615529)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
13 256 913 €
11 796 976 €
11 732 590 €
11 058 876 €
9 442 063 €
11 800 591 €
11 837 837 €
10 671 241 €
9 272 275 €
Net income
47 742 €
103 228 €
181 273 €
151 538 €
100 558 €
60 448 €
31 444 €
86 464 €
-12 518 €
EBITDA
173 593 €
168 134 €
334 411 €
60 224 €
67 887 €
89 702 €
181 617 €
427 419 €
341 066 €
Net margin
0.4%
0.9%
1.5%
1.4%
1.1%
0.5%
0.3%
0.8%
-0.1%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, BERT PROVENCE achieves revenue of 13.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023, growth of +12% (11.8 M€ -> 13.3 M€). After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 11.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 174 k€, representing 1.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 48 k€, i.e. 0.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
13 256 913 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
11 491 681 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
173 593 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
199 569 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
47 742 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
1.3%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 32%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 0.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
32.296%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
15.893%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
0.886%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.065
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
448.588
325.83
210.039
192.329
137.475
34.296
7.703
21.163
32.296
Financial autonomy
6.749
8.736
8.435
7.697
10.11
10.853
10.559
15.943
15.893
Repayment capacity
2.972
2.433
2.85
3.217
3.562
0.907
0.098
0.999
1.065
Cash flow / Revenue
3.472%
3.884%
1.754%
1.106%
1.075%
1.072%
2.218%
0.806%
0.886%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
32.32024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average+23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of BERT PROVENCE (32.30) 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
15.89%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of BERT PROVENCE (15.9%) 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
1.06 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average+29 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of BERT PROVENCE (1.06) 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 112.25. 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 33.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
112.247
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
33.636
Liquidity indicators evolution BERT PROVENCE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
90.612
97.337
95.856
99.617
105.7
105.313
105.88
110.602
112.247
Interest coverage
4.555
2.559
5.82
10.407
8.058
7.089
0.809
5.597
33.636
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
112.252024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Watch
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BERT PROVENCE (112.25) 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
33.64x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent+18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of BERT PROVENCE (33.6x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
1 277 966 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
39 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
31 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
1 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
35 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BERT PROVENCE
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 075 862 €
1 244 160 €
1 331 165 €
1 443 920 €
1 038 910 €
1 810 227 €
2 176 513 €
1 674 463 €
1 277 966 €
Inventory turnover (days)
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Customer payment term (days)
54
53
49
46
46
37
37
37
39
Supplier payment term (days)
53
49
46
44
37
58
68
49
31
Positioning of BERT PROVENCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains
Valuation estimate
Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of BERT PROVENCE is estimated at
1 013 537 €
(range 482 046€ - 1 879 823€).
With an EBITDA of 173 593€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
71 tx
482k€1013k€1879k€
1 013 537 €Range: 482 046€ - 1 879 823€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
173 593 €×0.9x
Estimation159 423 €
113 452€ - 643 060€
Revenue Multiple30%
13 256 913 €×0.23x
Estimation3 005 131 €
1 403 770€ - 4 900 502€
Net Income Multiple20%
47 742 €×3.4x
Estimation161 436 €
20 946€ - 440 711€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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...).
Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)
Compare BERT PROVENCE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, BERT PROVENCE generated a net profit of 48 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of BERT PROVENCE ?
The headquarters of BERT PROVENCE is located in SORGUES (84700), in the department Vaucluse.
Where to find the tax return of BERT PROVENCE ?
The tax return of BERT PROVENCE 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 BERT PROVENCE operate?
BERT PROVENCE operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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