BRILLEMAN ET CIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRILLEMAN ET CIE is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction. Based in LYON (69001), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 394 k€. 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 - BRILLEMAN ET CIE (SIREN 531453231)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 394 284 € 324 585 € 273 920 € 174 395 € 177 304 € 171 175 €
Net income 192 594 € 73 436 € 70 032 € 35 038 € 521 € -18 997 €
EBITDA 208 406 € 105 270 € 84 392 € 54 669 € 29 749 € -13 562 €
Net margin 48.8% 22.6% 25.6% 20.1% 0.3% -11.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BRILLEMAN ET CIE achieves revenue of 394 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.2%. Vs 2020, growth of +21% (325 k€ -> 394 k€). After deducting consumption (36 €), gross margin stands at 394 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 208 k€, representing 52.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +20.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 193 k€, i.e. 48.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

394 284 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

394 248 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

208 406 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

194 222 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

192 594 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

52.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 62%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 52.0% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

27.568%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

62.032%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

52.003%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.52

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

44.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.57 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.15
Med: 17.93
Q3: 82.76
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BRILLEMAN ET CIE (27.57) 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
62.03% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 7.13%
Med: 29.87%
Q3: 57.36%
Excellent +25 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BRILLEMAN ET CIE (62.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.52 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.33 years
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BRILLEMAN ET CIE (0.52) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 303.31. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

303.313

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.664

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
303.31 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 142.39
Med: 221.4
Q3: 352.97
Good +38 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BRILLEMAN ET CIE (303.31) 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
0.66x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.93x
Good -7 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of BRILLEMAN ET CIE (0.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 132 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 109 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 71 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 216 days of revenue, i.e. 236 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +598%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

236 093 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

132 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

109 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

71 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

216 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BRILLEMAN ET CIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Activité des économistes de la construction

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BRILLEMAN ET CIE is estimated at 590 932 € (range 141 708€ - 979 019€). With an EBITDA of 208 406€, the sector multiple of 3.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
98 tx
141k€ 590k€ 979k€
590 932 € Range: 141 708€ - 979 019€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
208 406 € × 3.5x
Estimation 721 969 €
179 898€ - 1 183 578€
Revenue Multiple 30%
394 284 € × 0.36x
Estimation 143 316 €
47 060€ - 242 499€
Net Income Multiple 20%
192 594 € × 4.9x
Estimation 934 765 €
188 208€ - 1 572 404€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 BRILLEMAN ET CIE

What is the revenue of BRILLEMAN ET CIE ?

The revenue of BRILLEMAN ET CIE in 2021 is 394 k€.

Is BRILLEMAN ET CIE profitable?

Yes, BRILLEMAN ET CIE generated a net profit of 193 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BRILLEMAN ET CIE ?

The headquarters of BRILLEMAN ET CIE is located in LYON (69001), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of BRILLEMAN ET CIE ?

The tax return of BRILLEMAN ET CIE 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 BRILLEMAN ET CIE operate?

BRILLEMAN ET CIE operates in the sector Activité des économistes de la construction (NAF code 74.90A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.