BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN is a French company founded 15 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in CAMBRAI (59400), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 156 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (SIREN 529050049)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 155 564 € 154 775 € 150 152 € 136 350 € 156 981 € 134 770 € 112 028 € 91 055 €
Net income 29 209 € 26 932 € 30 467 € 20 771 € 33 463 € 31 386 € 27 245 € 12 199 €
EBITDA 40 169 € 43 306 € 45 052 € 32 252 € 48 720 € 42 425 € 32 502 € 15 781 €
Net margin 18.8% 17.4% 20.3% 15.2% 21.3% 23.3% 24.3% 13.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN achieves revenue of 156 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 156 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 40 k€, representing 25.8% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -7%, reducing margin by 2.2 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 29 k€, i.e. 18.8% 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

155 564 €

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

155 564 €

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

40 169 €

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

29 796 €

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

29 209 €

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

25.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 5%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 25.2% 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

5.95%

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

5.268%

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

25.19%

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

0.0

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

46.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.95 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (5.95) 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
5.27% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (5.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (0.00) 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 753.75. 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

753.748

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
753.75 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (753.75) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Average -29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN (0.0x) 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: 159 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The gap of 127 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 108 days of revenue, i.e. 47 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +170%, 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

46 868 €

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

159 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

32 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

108 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 13 485€ to 109 750€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
13k€ 36k€ 109k€
36 374 € Range: 13 485€ - 109 750€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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 D'ETUDES BERTIN

What is the revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN ?

The revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN in 2024 is 156 k€.

Is BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN profitable?

Yes, BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN ?

The headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN is located in CAMBRAI (59400), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN ?

The tax return of BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN 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 D'ETUDES BERTIN operate?

BUREAU D'ETUDES BERTIN operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.