BRION SISTERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRION SISTERS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé. Based in PARIS (75001), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 27.4 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 - BRION SISTERS (SIREN 500188206)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 27 380 343 € 19 521 890 € 21 374 658 € 18 172 122 € 12 544 573 €
Net income 1 939 302 € -595 124 € 156 882 € 77 673 € 384 145 €
EBITDA 5 217 590 € 1 535 253 € 2 007 212 € 1 583 485 € 1 015 878 €
Net margin 7.1% -3.0% 0.7% 0.4% 3.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BRION SISTERS achieves revenue of 27.4 M€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.5%. Vs 2020, growth of +40% (19.5 M€ -> 27.4 M€). After deducting consumption (8.4 M€), gross margin stands at 18.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 5.2 M€, representing 19.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +11.2 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 1.9 M€, i.e. 7.1% 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

27 380 343 €

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

18 946 665 €

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

5 217 590 €

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

3 349 932 €

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

1 939 302 €

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

19.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 185%. 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 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 14.8% 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

184.762%

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

24.295%

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

14.797%

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

2.354

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

41.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
BRION SISTERS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
184.76 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.51
Med: 43.88
Q3: 133.57
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of BRION SISTERS (184.76) 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
24.3% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 12.83%
Med: 34.31%
Q3: 56.75%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BRION SISTERS (24.3%) 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
2.35 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.69 years
Q3: 3.2 years
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BRION SISTERS (2.35) 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 212.07. 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 (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

212.073

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

3.084

Liquidity indicators evolution
BRION SISTERS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
212.07 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 121.53
Med: 219.62
Q3: 374.31
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BRION SISTERS (212.07) 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
3.08x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.3x
Q3: 2.69x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of BRION SISTERS (3.1x) 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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 77 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 44 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 87 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 100 days of revenue, i.e. 7.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +85%, 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

7 625 973 €

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

33 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

77 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

87 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

100 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BRION SISTERS

Positioning of BRION SISTERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 96 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of BRION SISTERS is estimated at 15 559 307 € (range 5 297 467€ - 37 711 604€). With an EBITDA of 5 217 590€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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
96 tx
5297k€ 15559k€ 37711k€
15 559 307 € Range: 5 297 467€ - 37 711 604€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
5 217 590 € × 4.2x
Estimation 22 145 968 €
6 493 982€ - 58 043 748€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 380 343 € × 0.37x
Estimation 10 012 780 €
5 069 009€ - 19 384 942€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 939 302 € × 3.8x
Estimation 7 412 450 €
2 648 867€ - 14 371 241€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 96 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 BRION SISTERS

What is the revenue of BRION SISTERS ?

The revenue of BRION SISTERS in 2021 is 27.4 M€.

Is BRION SISTERS profitable?

Yes, BRION SISTERS generated a net profit of 1.9 M€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BRION SISTERS ?

The headquarters of BRION SISTERS is located in PARIS (75001), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of BRION SISTERS ?

The tax return of BRION SISTERS 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 BRION SISTERS operate?

BRION SISTERS operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'habillement en magasin spécialisé (NAF code 47.71Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.