Employees: 22 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: GECreation date: 1975-01-01 (51 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Construction et entretien de tunnelsLocation: SAINT-JORY (31790), Haute-Garonne
BESSAC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BESSAC is a French company
founded 51 years ago,
specialized in the sector Construction et entretien de tunnels.
Based in SAINT-JORY (31790),
this company of category GE
shows in 2024 a revenue of 121.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, BESSAC achieves revenue of 121.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +17% (103.4 M€ -> 121.1 M€). After deducting consumption (11.9 M€), gross margin stands at 109.2 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 16.8 M€, representing 13.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 11.7 M€, i.e. 9.6% 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
121 149 307 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
109 242 500 €
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
16 836 849 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
14 646 042 €
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
11 655 436 €
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
13.9%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.2% 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)
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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
2.303%
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
24.584%
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
11.222%
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
0.039
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
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
10.81
6.656
4.401
4.482
5.043
4.6
3.393
2.303
Financial autonomy
9.698
10.901
20.244
19.315
20.542
19.494
13.754
24.584
Repayment capacity
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.076
0.039
Cash flow / Revenue
2.993%
6.203%
10.849%
4.722%
-0.116%
-3.599%
6.736%
11.222%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
2.32024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.0
Q3: 1.9
Watch+17 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of BESSAC (2.30) 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
24.58%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.02%
Med: 15.1%
Q3: 30.6%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of BESSAC (24.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
0.04 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.02 years
Watch+25 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of BESSAC (0.04) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 137.91. 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 0.8x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
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
137.909
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
0.796
Liquidity indicators evolution BESSAC
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
141.745
138.556
142.766
123.448
136.842
147.326
124.352
137.909
Interest coverage
180.015
6.353
4.422
5.364
11.494
-1.198
3.077
0.796
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
137.912024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.42
Med: 152.93
Q3: 307.36
Average-15 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BESSAC (137.91) 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
0.8x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.56x
Q3: 9.98x
Good+24 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of BESSAC (0.8x) 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: 87 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 109 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 22 days. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 147 days of revenue, i.e. 49.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +171%, requiring additional financing.
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
49 420 437 €
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
87 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
109 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
16 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
147 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BESSAC
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
18 267 175 €
22 370 377 €
4 455 716 €
26 078 690 €
23 863 858 €
25 401 065 €
41 976 210 €
49 420 437 €
Inventory turnover (days)
59
26
23
32
40
69
17
16
Customer payment term (days)
91
116
61
71
105
122
142
87
Supplier payment term (days)
95
183
84
161
124
118
128
109
Positioning of BESSAC in its sector
Comparison with sector Construction et entretien de tunnels
Valuation estimate
Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of BESSAC is estimated at
11 257 557 €
(range 6 258 981€ - 36 589 317€).
With an EBITDA of 16 836 849€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x
(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
76 tx
6258k€11257k€36589k€
11 257 557 €Range: 6 258 981€ - 36 589 317€
NAF 4 all-time
Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
16 836 849 €×0.6x
Estimation10 124 651 €
4 783 076€ - 44 557 005€
Revenue Multiple30%
121 149 307 €×0.13x
Estimation16 338 626 €
11 641 152€ - 30 050 823€
Net Income Multiple20%
11 655 436 €×0.6x
Estimation6 468 221 €
1 875 489€ - 26 477 841€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 (Construction et entretien de tunnels)
Compare BESSAC with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, BESSAC generated a net profit of 11.7 M€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of BESSAC ?
The headquarters of BESSAC is located in SAINT-JORY (31790), in the department Haute-Garonne.
Where to find the tax return of BESSAC ?
The tax return of BESSAC 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 BESSAC operate?
BESSAC operates in the sector Construction et entretien de tunnels (NAF code 42.13B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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