BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments. Based in BIOT (06410), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.3 M€. 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 - BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE (SIREN 390299790)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 313 308 € 7 702 455 € 8 445 046 € 10 033 897 € 9 876 493 € 13 071 895 € 13 449 611 € 15 032 469 € 17 511 600 €
Net income -244 044 € -744 430 € -334 804 € 32 266 € 123 066 € 52 104 € -311 405 € -317 728 € 341 657 €
EBITDA -165 641 € -643 096 € -374 125 € -82 345 € -335 057 € -54 197 € -194 944 € -361 421 € 465 459 €
Net margin -3.3% -9.7% -4.0% 0.3% 1.2% 0.4% -2.3% -2.1% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -10.3%). Slight decline of -5% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (482 k€), gross margin stands at 6.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -166 k€, representing -2.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -244 k€ (-3.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

7 313 308 €

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

6 831 139 €

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

-165 641 €

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

-269 589 €

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

-244 044 €

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

-2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 12%. 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 54%. 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

11.984%

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

54.199%

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

-3.181%

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

-0.888

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

5.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.98 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.52
Med: 19.76
Q3: 51.24
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURIT... (11.98) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
54.2% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.32%
Med: 41.51%
Q3: 58.48%
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURIT... (54.2%) 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
-0.89 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.33 years
Q3: 1.22 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURIT... (-0.89) 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 55.96. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

55.957

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

-9.268

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
55.96 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 152.76
Med: 217.99
Q3: 316.69
Watch -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURIT... (55.96) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-9.27x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 2.63x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURIT... (-9.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 9 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 32 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-27 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +65%, 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

-556 250 €

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

9 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

41 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

6 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

-27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de couverture par éléments

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (20 transactions). This range of 678 056€ to 2 292 062€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
678k€ 1174k€ 2292k€
1 174 544 € Range: 678 056€ - 2 292 062€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 20 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 BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE

What is the revenue of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE ?

The revenue of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE in 2024 is 7.3 M€.

Is BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE profitable?

BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE is located in BIOT (06410), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE ?

The tax return of BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE 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 BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE operate?

BUREAU CENTRAL DE SECURITE FRANCE operates in the sector Travaux de couverture par éléments (NAF code 43.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.