BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in REDENE (29300), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 798 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 - BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE (SIREN 750185142)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2015
Revenue 797 979 € 838 845 € 923 370 € 304 958 €
Net income -7 399 € -9 370 € 24 533 € 32 146 €
EBITDA 6 590 € -244 € 40 991 € 34 684 €
Net margin -0.9% -1.1% 2.7% 10.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE achieves revenue of 798 k€. Over the period 2015-2017, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +61.8%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2016. After deducting consumption (243 k€), gross margin stands at 555 k€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 7 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-0.9% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

797 979 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

554 509 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

6 590 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 715 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 399 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
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 151%. 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 26%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 26.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

150.942%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

25.626%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

0.541%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

26.337

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

7.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
150.94 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 3.41
Med: 20.06
Q3: 60.22
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In 2017, the debt ratio of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANC... (150.94) 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
25.63% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 16.96%
Med: 36.84%
Q3: 55.03%
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANC... (25.6%) 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
26.34 years 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.29 years
Q3: 1.47 years
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In 2017, the repayment capacity of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANC... (26.34) 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 152.85. 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 67.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

152.852

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

67.178

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
152.85 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 136.51
Med: 189.84
Q3: 282.87
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANC... (152.85) 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
67.18x 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 3.92x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANC... (67.2x) 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: 67 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 101 days of revenue, i.e. 225 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-34%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

224 703 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

67 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

49 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

5 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

101 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE is estimated at 55 676 € (range 34 000€ - 90 824€). With an EBITDA of 6 590€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2017
113 transactions
34k€ 55k€ 90k€
55 676 € Range: 34 000€ - 90 824€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
6 590 € × 2.2x
Estimation 14 825 €
6 119€ - 23 787€
Revenue Multiple 30%
797 979 € × 0.16x
Estimation 123 761 €
80 469€ - 202 553€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 couverture par éléments)

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Frequently asked questions about BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE

What is the revenue of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE ?

The revenue of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE in 2017 is 798 k€.

Is BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE profitable?

BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE ?

The headquarters of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE is located in REDENE (29300), in the department Finistere.

Where to find the tax return of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE ?

The tax return of BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE 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 BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE operate?

BRETAGNE COUVERTURE ETANCHEITE operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.