BULLE DE LINGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BULLE DE LINGE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de gros. Based in SAINT-MARTIN-DU-VIVIER (76160), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 37.5 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 - BULLE DE LINGE (SIREN 493485924)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 37 514 818 € 31 862 746 € 27 807 001 € 17 245 961 € 16 819 966 € 15 649 438 € 14 316 652 € 13 273 027 € 12 064 603 €
Net income 3 147 335 € 2 263 664 € 2 382 976 € 1 389 660 € 1 150 547 € 1 112 400 € 972 547 € 1 179 586 € 980 440 €
EBITDA 6 681 369 € 4 422 816 € 4 454 867 € 2 633 871 € 2 475 812 € 1 666 322 € 1 535 682 € 1 668 990 € 1 504 770 €
Net margin 8.4% 7.1% 8.6% 8.1% 6.8% 7.1% 6.8% 8.9% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BULLE DE LINGE achieves revenue of 37.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +18% (31.9 M€ -> 37.5 M€). After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 35.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 6.7 M€, representing 17.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.9 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 3.1 M€, i.e. 8.4% 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

37 514 818 €

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

35 674 922 €

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

6 681 369 €

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

5 411 925 €

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

3 147 335 €

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

17.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 69%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 40%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.9% 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 (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

69.089%

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

39.67%

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

11.851%

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

1.496

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

41.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
69.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.75
Med: 52.22
Q3: 129.83
Average +20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BULLE DE LINGE (69.09) 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
39.67% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.97%
Med: 39.09%
Q3: 55.95%
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BULLE DE LINGE (39.7%) 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
1.5 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.03 years
Med: 0.72 years
Q3: 1.67 years
Average +21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BULLE DE LINGE (1.50) 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 144.90. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

144.904

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

2.057

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
144.9 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 106.84
Med: 166.01
Q3: 251.0
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BULLE DE LINGE (144.90) 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
2.06x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.04x
Med: 1.74x
Q3: 4.43x
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BULLE DE LINGE (2.1x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 53 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 50 days of revenue, i.e. 5.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +190%, requiring additional financing.

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

5 238 194 €

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

74 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

53 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

2 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

50 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BULLE DE LINGE

Positioning of BULLE DE LINGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de gros

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (45 transactions). This range of 2 710 986€ to 39 591 768€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2710k€ 13717k€ 39591k€
13 717 749 € Range: 2 710 986€ - 39 591 768€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 45 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 BULLE DE LINGE

What is the revenue of BULLE DE LINGE ?

The revenue of BULLE DE LINGE in 2024 is 37.5 M€.

Is BULLE DE LINGE profitable?

Yes, BULLE DE LINGE generated a net profit of 3.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BULLE DE LINGE ?

The headquarters of BULLE DE LINGE is located in SAINT-MARTIN-DU-VIVIER (76160), in the department Seine-Maritime.

Where to find the tax return of BULLE DE LINGE ?

The tax return of BULLE DE LINGE 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 BULLE DE LINGE operate?

BULLE DE LINGE operates in the sector Blanchisserie-teinturerie de gros (NAF code 96.01A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.