BERVAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BERVAL is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in JACOU (34830), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 291 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - BERVAL (SIREN 492838545)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 290 999 € 209 895 € 202 131 € 167 607 € 198 995 € 184 399 € 198 917 € 183 401 €
Net income 47 320 € -8 483 € -210 € 8 384 € 6 674 € -2 129 € 12 790 € 23 824 €
EBITDA 102 947 € 24 812 € 43 875 € 52 070 € 46 423 € 43 738 € 55 205 € 64 643 €
Net margin 16.3% -4.0% -0.1% 5.0% 3.4% -1.2% 6.4% 13.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BERVAL achieves revenue of 291 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2022, growth of +39% (210 k€ -> 291 k€). After deducting consumption (12 k€), gross margin stands at 279 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 103 k€, representing 35.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +23.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 47 k€, i.e. 16.3% 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

290 999 €

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

278 699 €

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

102 947 €

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

61 417 €

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

47 320 €

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

35.4%

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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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 30.5% 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

42.567%

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

66.046%

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

30.514%

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

1.38

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

46.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
BERVAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
42.57 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.99
Q3: 69.38
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BERVAL (42.57) 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
66.05% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 21.37%
Med: 45.55%
Q3: 63.3%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BERVAL (66.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.38 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BERVAL (1.38) 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 700.52. 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 3.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

700.519

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

3.194

Liquidity indicators evolution
BERVAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
700.52 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 142.57
Med: 216.95
Q3: 327.2
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BERVAL (700.52) 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
3.19x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.72x
Good +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BERVAL (3.2x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 11 days of revenue, i.e. 9 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

8 573 €

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

0 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

41 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

3 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

11 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BERVAL

Positioning of BERVAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 147 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of BERVAL is estimated at 357 476 € (range 143 635€ - 615 958€). With an EBITDA of 102 947€, the sector multiple of 5.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2024
147 transactions
143k€ 357k€ 615k€
357 476 € Range: 143 635€ - 615 958€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
102 947 € × 5.5x
Estimation 568 604 €
217 106€ - 922 258€
Revenue Multiple 30%
290 999 € × 0.35x
Estimation 101 020 €
66 957€ - 189 598€
Net Income Multiple 20%
47 320 € × 4.5x
Estimation 214 341 €
74 978€ - 489 753€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 147 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 BERVAL

What is the revenue of BERVAL ?

The revenue of BERVAL in 2024 is 291 k€.

Is BERVAL profitable?

Yes, BERVAL generated a net profit of 47 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BERVAL ?

The headquarters of BERVAL is located in JACOU (34830), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of BERVAL ?

The tax return of BERVAL 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 BERVAL operate?

BERVAL operates in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.