BMS LE HAVRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BMS LE HAVRE is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Entretien et réparation de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LE HAVRE (76600), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 42.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - BMS LE HAVRE (SIREN 302113840)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 42 696 025 € 42 250 586 € 36 551 805 € 37 136 021 € 32 562 456 € 30 118 703 € 28 011 676 € 27 697 849 € 20 298 360 €
Net income -192 979 € 87 146 € 21 726 € -85 912 € 9 981 € -569 656 € -150 518 € -42 482 € 359 378 €
EBITDA 425 319 € 475 252 € 110 345 € -154 770 € 20 076 € -374 119 € 295 056 € 37 912 € 651 926 €
Net margin -0.5% 0.2% 0.1% -0.2% 0.0% -1.9% -0.5% -0.2% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BMS LE HAVRE achieves revenue of 42.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.7%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (37.3 M€), gross margin stands at 5.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 13%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 425 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -193 k€ (-0.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

42 696 025 €

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

5 413 887 €

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

425 319 €

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

198 438 €

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

-192 979 €

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

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1003%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

1002.607%

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

4.329%

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

-0.018%

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

-783.608

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

23.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
BMS LE HAVRE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1002.61 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.46
Med: 23.95
Q3: 69.2
Watch

In 2024, the debt ratio of BMS LE HAVRE (1002.61) 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
4.33% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 45.54%
Q3: 63.3%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BMS LE HAVRE (4.3%) 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
-783.61 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.47 years
Q3: 2.06 years
Excellent -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BMS LE HAVRE (-783.61) 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 183.50. 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 92.2x. 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

183.505

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

92.192

Liquidity indicators evolution
BMS LE HAVRE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
183.5 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.55
Med: 216.97
Q3: 327.22
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BMS LE HAVRE (183.50) 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
92.19x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.66x
Q3: 4.7x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of BMS LE HAVRE (92.2x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 41 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 72 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 112 days of revenue, i.e. 13.3 M€ 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

13 250 284 €

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

22 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

63 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

72 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

112 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BMS LE HAVRE

Positioning of BMS LE HAVRE 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 BMS LE HAVRE is estimated at 7 026 427 € (range 4 244 652€ - 12 813 220€). With an EBITDA of 425 319€, 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
4244k€ 7026k€ 12813k€
7 026 427 € Range: 4 244 652€ - 12 813 220€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
425 319 € × 5.5x
Estimation 2 349 153 €
896 961€ - 3 810 250€
Revenue Multiple 30%
42 696 025 € × 0.35x
Estimation 14 821 885 €
9 824 138€ - 27 818 171€

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 BMS LE HAVRE

What is the revenue of BMS LE HAVRE ?

The revenue of BMS LE HAVRE in 2024 is 42.7 M€.

Is BMS LE HAVRE profitable?

BMS LE HAVRE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BMS LE HAVRE ?

The headquarters of BMS LE HAVRE is located in LE HAVRE (76600), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of BMS LE HAVRE ?

The tax return of BMS LE HAVRE 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 BMS LE HAVRE operate?

BMS LE HAVRE 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.