BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in AGDE (34300), this company of category PME shows in 2015 a revenue of 798 k€. 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 - BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (SIREN 439701798)
Indicator 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenue N/C N/C 798 060 € 965 134 € 875 207 €
Net income 16 419 € 41 440 € 31 275 € 62 883 € 49 022 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 19 857 € 94 063 € 113 788 €
Net margin N/C N/C 3.9% 6.5% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL generates positive net income of 16 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2013-2017: 49 k€ -> 16 k€.

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

16 419 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 34%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

34.024%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

37.825%

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

5.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
34.02 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 0.04
Med: 12.94
Q3: 54.95
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2017, the debt ratio of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (34.02) 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
37.83% 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 13.05%
Med: 35.81%
Q3: 59.4%
Good

In 2017, the financial autonomy of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (37.8%) 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
26.24 years 2015
2015
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 0.7 years
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In 2015, the repayment capacity of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (26.24) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 146.98. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

146.978

Liquidity indicators evolution
BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
146.98 2017
2015
2016
2017
Q1: 127.96
Med: 193.46
Q3: 327.96
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (146.98) 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
49.61x 2015
2015
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 2.76x
Excellent

In 2015, the interest coverage of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL (49.6x) 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: 1238 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1443 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 205 days of the operating cycle (retail model).

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

0 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

1238 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

1443 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL is estimated at 44 496 € (range 17 798€ - 96 117€). 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 2017
67 tx
17k€ 44k€ 96k€
44 496 € Range: 17 798€ - 96 117€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
16 419 € × 2.7x = 44 496 €
Range: 17 799€ - 96 118€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 DE CONTROLE FEDERAL

What is the revenue of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL ?

The revenue of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL in 2015 is 798 k€.

Is BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL profitable?

Yes, BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL ?

The headquarters of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL is located in AGDE (34300), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL ?

The tax return of BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL 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 DE CONTROLE FEDERAL operate?

BUREAU DE CONTROLE FEDERAL operates in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques (NAF code 71.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.