BPA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BPA is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail de camions. Based in CHANGE (53810), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 83.7 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 - BPA (SIREN 353216039)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue 83 739 750 € 80 766 858 € 76 999 526 € 64 877 324 € 65 305 580 € 66 773 943 € 65 392 931 € 62 283 792 € 61 451 880 € 62 892 608 € 64 271 653 € 65 915 727 €
Net income 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 €
EBITDA 32 614 311 € 28 679 525 € 25 954 186 € 23 348 213 € 27 538 414 € 25 234 003 € 23 600 511 € 24 019 562 € 25 500 893 € 23 585 644 € 21 648 330 € 19 200 785 €
Net margin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BPA achieves revenue of 83.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 12 years (CAGR: +2.2%). Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (34.6 M€), gross margin stands at 49.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 59%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 32.6 M€, representing 38.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% 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

83 739 750 €

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

49 179 222 €

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

32 614 311 €

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

18 379 818 €

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

38.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 147%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 15.3% 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

147.056%

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

22.956%

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

15.347%

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

1.696

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

41.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
BPA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
147.06 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27
Med: 75.78
Q3: 273.65
Average +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BPA (147.06) 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
22.96% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.51%
Med: 32.24%
Q3: 58.86%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BPA (23.0%) 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
1.7 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09 years
Med: 1.87 years
Q3: 3.6 years
Good +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BPA (1.70) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 46.88. 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 3.1x. 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

46.883

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

3.083

Liquidity indicators evolution
BPA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
46.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 136.75
Med: 257.51
Q3: 443.91
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BPA (46.88) 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
3.08x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.0x
Q3: 9.37x
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BPA (3.1x) 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: 32 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 57 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 25 days. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-62 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-135%), freeing up cash.

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

-14 512 936 €

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

32 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

57 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

8 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

-62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BPA

Positioning of BPA in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail de camions

Valuation estimate

Based on 292 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BPA is estimated at 256 983 327 € (range 60 943 862€ - 423 483 928€). With an EBITDA of 32 614 311€, the sector multiple of 9.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.04x (premium 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
292 transactions
60943k€ 256983k€ 423483k€
256 983 327 € Range: 60 943 862€ - 423 483 928€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 614 311 € × 9.5x
Estimation 308 481 003 €
76 265 146€ - 526 172 349€
Revenue Multiple 30%
83 739 750 € × 2.04x
Estimation 171 153 869 €
35 408 391€ - 252 336 560€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 292 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 BPA

What is the revenue of BPA ?

The revenue of BPA in 2024 is 83.7 M€.

Is BPA profitable?

Profitability information is not publicly available.

Where is the headquarters of BPA ?

The headquarters of BPA is located in CHANGE (53810), in the department Mayenne.

Where to find the tax return of BPA ?

The tax return of BPA 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 BPA operate?

BPA operates in the sector Location et location-bail de camions (NAF code 77.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.