Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1983-11-28 (42 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Travaux de charpenteLocation: ASSE-LE-BOISNE (72130), Sarthe
BRETON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
BRETON is a French company
founded 42 years ago,
specialized in the sector Travaux de charpente.
Based in ASSE-LE-BOISNE (72130),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 868 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, BRETON achieves revenue of 868 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +0.9%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (344 k€), gross margin stands at 524 k€, i.e. a rate of 60%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -31 k€, representing -3.6% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -38 k€ (-4.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
868 159 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
523 766 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-31 204 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-35 127 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-37 620 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-3.6%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 43%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
17.418%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
43.299%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
-3.838%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
-0.424
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
36.762
19.275
22.45
45.197
6.35
9.776
26.937
17.418
Financial autonomy
33.857
40.366
31.167
39.325
55.952
53.283
41.387
43.299
Repayment capacity
3.278
0.719
1.641
1.601
0.272
0.629
-0.86
-0.424
Cash flow / Revenue
1.701%
5.151%
2.078%
6.841%
6.225%
4.152%
-5.127%
-3.838%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
17.422024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.44
Med: 26.53
Q3: 64.5
Good+13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of BRETON (17.42) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
Financial autonomy
43.3%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.07%
Med: 42.94%
Q3: 59.56%
Good-23 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of BRETON (43.3%) 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
-0.42 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.48 years
Q3: 1.61 years
Excellent-19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of BRETON (-0.42) 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 129.91. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
129.912
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-9.284
Liquidity indicators evolution BRETON
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
135.997
107.943
122.326
170.869
171.223
174.83
146.803
129.912
Interest coverage
3.455
1.866
5.141
1.397
0.493
0.878
-6.673
-9.284
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
129.912024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 162.4
Med: 230.31
Q3: 341.59
Watch-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BRETON (129.91) 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
-9.28x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.88x
Q3: 4.05x
Watch-26 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of BRETON (-9.3x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.
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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 100 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 45 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 73 days of revenue, i.e. 176 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +30%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
175 958 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
55 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
100 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
13 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
73 j
WCR and payment terms evolution BRETON
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Indicator
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
135 625 €
144 970 €
230 293 €
95 174 €
110 946 €
149 332 €
266 058 €
175 958 €
Inventory turnover (days)
20
7
6
5
22
32
64
13
Customer payment term (days)
31
38
74
25
21
29
55
55
Supplier payment term (days)
93
114
139
128
84
85
91
100
Positioning of BRETON in its sector
Comparison with sector Travaux de charpente
Valuation estimate
Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (20 transactions).
This range of 80 491€ to 272 089€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.
Estimated enterprise value2024
Indicative
80k€139k€272k€
139 429 €Range: 80 491€ - 272 089€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 20 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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The headquarters of BRETON is located in ASSE-LE-BOISNE (72130), in the department Sarthe.
Where to find the tax return of BRETON ?
The tax return of BRETON 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 BRETON operate?
BRETON operates in the sector Travaux de charpente (NAF code 43.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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