B.S.A : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

B.S.A is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 268.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - B.S.A (SIREN 557350253)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 268 182 746 € 126 703 522 € 129 140 306 € 73 598 260 € 71 799 538 € 65 764 130 € 54 633 220 € 54 342 958 € 50 245 926 € 48 181 863 € 45 327 343 €
Net income 127 887 217 € 353 714 841 € 112 867 915 € 104 492 875 € 31 857 395 € 81 501 103 € 100 434 701 € 73 882 254 € 44 616 544 € 98 795 992 € 187 681 386 €
EBITDA 68 063 104 € 76 117 802 € 82 588 887 € 18 951 306 € 24 850 530 € 37 236 904 € 29 961 143 € 38 315 429 € 28 359 396 € 33 286 314 € 32 571 366 €
Net margin 47.7% 279.2% 87.4% 142.0% 44.4% 123.9% 183.8% 136.0% 88.8% 205.0% 414.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, B.S.A achieves revenue of 268.2 M€. Over the period 2014-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.5%. Vs 2023, growth of +112% (126.7 M€ -> 268.2 M€). After deducting consumption (16.5 M€), gross margin stands at 251.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 68.1 M€, representing 25.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+112%), EBITDA varies by -11%, reducing margin by 34.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 127.9 M€, i.e. 47.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

268 182 746 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

251 651 709 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

68 063 104 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

66 975 492 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

127 887 217 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

25.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 110%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

109.787%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

42.792%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-63.788%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-18.178

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
109.79 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.61
Q3: 89.57
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of B.S.A (109.79) 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
42.79% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.57%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.24%
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of B.S.A (42.8%) 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
-18.18 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.2 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of B.S.A (-18.18) 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 41.27. 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 256.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

41.265

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

256.557

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
41.27 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.63
Med: 458.65
Q3: 2184.57
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of B.S.A (41.27) 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
256.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.56x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.85x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of B.S.A (256.6x) 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: 232 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 280 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-306 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-191%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

-227 636 197 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

232 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

280 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

-306 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of B.S.A in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of B.S.A is estimated at 444 792 875 € (range 127 457 427€ - 999 445 665€). With an EBITDA of 68 063 104€, the sector multiple of 5.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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 2024
103 transactions
127457k€ 444792k€ 999445k€
444 792 875 € Range: 127 457 427€ - 999 445 665€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
68 063 104 € × 5.0x
Estimation 342 446 834 €
58 949 862€ - 566 512 718€
Revenue Multiple 30%
268 182 746 € × 0.38x
Estimation 101 270 642 €
48 268 590€ - 204 531 677€
Net Income Multiple 20%
127 887 217 € × 9.5x
Estimation 1 215 941 330 €
417 509 598€ - 3 274 149 018€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 B.S.A

What is the revenue of B.S.A ?

The revenue of B.S.A in 2024 is 268.2 M€.

Is B.S.A profitable?

Yes, B.S.A generated a net profit of 127.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of B.S.A ?

The headquarters of B.S.A is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of B.S.A ?

The tax return of B.S.A 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 B.S.A operate?

B.S.A operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.