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

BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in VALENCIENNES (59300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 M€. 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 SIGIER (SIREN 413400946)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 307 197 € 2 645 703 € 2 535 469 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 1 839 751 €
Net income 591 429 € 825 373 € 617 591 € 478 810 € 197 089 € 305 778 € 209 303 € 239 099 € 76 649 €
EBITDA 742 778 € 1 090 339 € 850 299 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 107 457 €
Net margin 25.6% 31.2% 24.4% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 4.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 743 k€, representing 32.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -32%, reducing margin by 9.0 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 591 k€, i.e. 25.6% 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

2 307 197 €

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

2 307 197 €

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

742 778 €

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

755 425 €

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

591 429 €

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

32.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 83%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 24.0% 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

0.798%

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

82.901%

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

23.993%

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

0.024

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

24.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.8 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Good -36 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER (0.80) 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
82.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER (82.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.02 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER (0.02) 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 578.05. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

578.05

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

0.131

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
578.05 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER (578.05) 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
0.13x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER (0.1x) 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: 81 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The gap of 62 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 68 days of revenue, i.e. 438 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +74%, 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

438 391 €

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

81 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

19 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

68 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER 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 226 463€ to 2 007 915€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
226k€ 652k€ 2007k€
652 431 € Range: 226 463€ - 2 007 915€
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 SIGIER

What is the revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER ?

The revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER in 2024 is 2.3 M€.

Is BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER profitable?

Yes, BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER generated a net profit of 591 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER ?

The headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES SIGIER is located in VALENCIENNES (59300), in the department Nord.

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

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

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