B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires. Based in ARGENTEUIL (95100), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 330 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES (SIREN 449244011)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 330 288 € 370 686 € 360 860 €
Net income 7 779 € 10 839 € 29 128 €
EBITDA -10 430 € 13 296 € -20 433 €
Net margin 2.4% 2.9% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES achieves revenue of 330 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.3%). Significant drop of -11% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 330 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 -10 k€, representing -3.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-11%), EBITDA varies by -178%, reducing margin by 6.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8 k€, i.e. 2.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

330 288 €

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

330 288 €

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

-10 430 €

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

-8 662 €

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

7 779 €

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

-3.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

1.175%

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

50.864%

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

-11.086%

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

-0.035

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

13.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.18 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 6.35
Med: 32.53
Q3: 91.42
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS S... (1.18) 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
50.86% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 17.8%
Med: 36.37%
Q3: 54.55%
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS S... (50.9%) 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 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 1.94 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS S... (-0.04) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 214.24. 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

214.242

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
214.24 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 126.71
Med: 181.91
Q3: 273.99
Good +18 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS S... (214.24) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.81x
Q3: 3.49x
Average

In 2018, the interest coverage of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS S... (0.0x) 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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 69 days. The company must finance 14 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 54 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +68%, 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

54 309 €

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

83 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

69 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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES is estimated at 55 438 € (range 26 987€ - 126 984€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (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 2018
120 transactions
26k€ 55k€ 126k€
55 438 € Range: 26 987€ - 126 984€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
330 288 € × 0.22x
Estimation 74 167 €
39 893€ - 160 606€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 779 € × 3.5x
Estimation 27 347 €
7 629€ - 76 552€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 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 (Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires)

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Frequently asked questions about B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES

What is the revenue of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES ?

The revenue of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES in 2018 is 330 k€.

Is B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES profitable?

Yes, B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES generated a net profit of 8 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES ?

The headquarters of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES is located in ARGENTEUIL (95100), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES ?

The tax return of B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS 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 B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES operate?

B.L.S. BENNES LOCATIONS SERVICES operates in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires (NAF code 43.12A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.