BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-RAMBERT-D'ALBON (26140), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 27.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (SIREN 377531264)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 27 552 661 € 26 571 076 € 26 084 897 € 23 343 315 € 19 051 954 € 19 955 906 € 17 303 251 € 15 574 881 € 13 948 730 €
Net income 13 997 € 154 882 € 343 039 € 314 987 € 19 446 € 193 911 € 258 221 € 154 127 € 126 651 €
EBITDA 32 920 € 212 052 € 646 487 € 95 734 € -223 289 € -213 317 € 33 788 € 518 274 € 606 512 €
Net margin 0.1% 0.6% 1.3% 1.3% 0.1% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES achieves revenue of 27.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.9%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (2.9 M€), gross margin stands at 24.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 14 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

27 552 661 €

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

24 692 403 €

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

32 920 €

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

91 629 €

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

13 997 €

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

0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 24%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 5.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 0.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

23.758%

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

22.136%

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

0.244%

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

5.55

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

27.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
23.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (23.76) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
22.14% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (22.1%) 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
5.55 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (5.55) 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 117.20. 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 275.9x. 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

117.203

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

275.857

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.2 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (117.20) 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
275.86x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES (275.9x) 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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 3.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +157%, 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

3 917 713 €

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

36 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

43 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

1 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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES 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 TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES is estimated at 1 898 306 € (range 887 248€ - 3 142 321€). With an EBITDA of 32 920€, 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 value 2024
71 tx
887k€ 1898k€ 3142k€
1 898 306 € Range: 887 248€ - 3 142 321€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 920 € × 0.9x
Estimation 30 233 €
21 515€ - 121 949€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 552 661 € × 0.23x
Estimation 6 245 749 €
2 917 542€ - 10 185 017€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 997 € × 3.4x
Estimation 47 330 €
6 141€ - 129 208€

Valuation evolution

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES

What is the revenue of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES ?

The revenue of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES in 2024 is 27.6 M€.

Is BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES profitable?

Yes, BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES generated a net profit of 14 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES ?

The headquarters of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES is located in SAINT-RAMBERT-D'ALBON (26140), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES ?

The tax return of BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES 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 TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES operate?

BERT TRANSPORTS ET SERVICES 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.