BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in SARZEAU (56370), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 109 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES (SIREN 413281387)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 108 912 € 95 008 € 132 000 € 132 000 €
Net income -232 083 € -19 146 € -60 903 € 32 142 €
EBITDA 8 033 € -14 710 € -5 449 € -17 030 €
Net margin -213.1% -20.2% -46.1% 24.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES achieves revenue of 109 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2019 (CAGR: -6.2%). Vs 2018, growth of +15% (95 k€ -> 109 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 109 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 8 k€, representing 7.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +22.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -232 k€ (-213.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

108 912 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

108 912 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

8 033 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

8 038 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-232 083 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 53%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

52.668%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

46.106%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-4.53%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-13.094

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
52.67 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.17
Q3: 44.6
Average +38 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASS... (52.67) 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
46.11% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 10.73%
Med: 37.56%
Q3: 60.85%
Good -16 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASS... (46.1%) 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
-13.09 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.91 years
Excellent -34 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASS... (-13.09) 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 148.05. 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 161.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

148.047

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

161.484

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.05 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 141.18
Med: 217.65
Q3: 375.26
Average -28 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASS... (148.05) 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
161.48x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.22x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASS... (161.5x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 123 days of revenue, i.e. 37 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

37 347 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

46 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

123 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 5 898€ to 23 499€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
5k€ 10k€ 23k€
10 916 € Range: 5 898€ - 23 499€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 36 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 BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES

What is the revenue of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES ?

The revenue of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES in 2019 is 109 k€.

Is BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES profitable?

BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES ?

The headquarters of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES is located in SARZEAU (56370), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES ?

The tax return of BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES 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 BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES operate?

BRUNO LE CHATELIER ET ASSOCIES operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.