BEVELEC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BEVELEC is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in PONT-DE-VAUX (01190), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 360 k€. 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 - BEVELEC (SIREN 378021414)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 360 207 € 353 932 € 396 284 €
Net income -7 447 € 9 931 € -70 159 €
EBITDA -2 890 € 16 068 € -73 238 €
Net margin -2.1% 2.8% -17.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, BEVELEC achieves revenue of 360 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.7%). Vs 2017: +2%. After deducting consumption (50 €), gross margin stands at 360 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -3 k€, representing -0.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+2%), EBITDA varies by -118%, reducing margin by 5.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-2.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

360 207 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

360 157 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

-2 890 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-13 461 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 447 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -160%. 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 -20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 20.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-160.307%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

-20.385%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

1.067%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

20.291

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

20.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
BEVELEC

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-160.31 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.47
Q3: 49.32
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of BEVELEC (-160.31) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
-20.39% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 11.19%
Med: 36.39%
Q3: 59.0%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of BEVELEC (-20.4%) 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
20.29 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.86 years
Watch +50 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of BEVELEC (20.29) 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 69.39. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

69.387

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

-13.772

Liquidity indicators evolution
BEVELEC

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
69.39 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 131.59
Med: 201.66
Q3: 330.36
Watch

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of BEVELEC (69.39) 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
-13.77x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.04x
Q3: 1.55x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of BEVELEC (-13.8x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 325 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 245 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 83 days of revenue, i.e. 83 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +35%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

82 995 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

80 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

325 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

83 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BEVELEC

Positioning of BEVELEC in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of BEVELEC is estimated at 182 521 € (range 77 350€ - 254 126€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.51x (in line with sector norms). 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 2018
60 tx
77k€ 182k€ 254k€
182 521 € Range: 77 350€ - 254 126€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
360 207 € × 0.51x = 182 522 €
Range: 77 350€ - 254 127€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 BEVELEC

What is the revenue of BEVELEC ?

The revenue of BEVELEC in 2018 is 360 k€.

Is BEVELEC profitable?

BEVELEC recorded a net loss in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of BEVELEC ?

The headquarters of BEVELEC is located in PONT-DE-VAUX (01190), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of BEVELEC ?

The tax return of BEVELEC 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 BEVELEC operate?

BEVELEC operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.