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

BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in EVREUX (27000), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 684 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 STRUCTURES BOIS (SIREN 419384748)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 684 330 € 622 677 € 577 907 € 571 957 € 513 206 €
Net income 18 579 € 22 919 € 13 493 € 1 108 € 53 467 €
EBITDA 10 126 € 19 463 € 12 889 € 78 € 44 428 €
Net margin 2.7% 3.7% 2.3% 0.2% 10.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS achieves revenue of 684 k€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.5%. Vs 2020: +10%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 684 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 10 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19 k€, i.e. 2.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

684 330 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

684 330 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

10 126 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

19 852 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

18 579 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 118%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

118.451%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

27.527%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-1.02%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-16.454

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

22.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
118.45 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.43
Q3: 66.26
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURE... (118.45) 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
27.53% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 10.94%
Med: 35.07%
Q3: 59.71%
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURE... (27.5%) 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
-16.45 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURE... (-16.45) 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 211.78. 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 3.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

211.781

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

3.101

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
211.78 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 151.28
Med: 231.5
Q3: 390.77
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURE... (211.78) 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
3.1x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.05x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURE... (3.1x) 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: 120 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. The gap of 83 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 102 days of revenue, i.e. 194 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +167%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

193 843 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

120 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

37 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

102 j

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

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Based on 52 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS is estimated at 95 329 € (range 49 905€ - 130 839€). With an EBITDA of 10 126€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.44x (conservative valuation). 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 2021
52 tx
49k€ 95k€ 130k€
95 329 € Range: 49 905€ - 130 839€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 126 € × 0.5x
Estimation 5 316 €
5 123€ - 14 625€
Revenue Multiple 30%
684 330 € × 0.44x
Estimation 299 895 €
153 390€ - 390 689€
Net Income Multiple 20%
18 579 € × 0.7x
Estimation 13 515 €
6 633€ - 31 601€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 52 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 STRUCTURES BOIS

What is the revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS ?

The revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS in 2021 is 684 k€.

Is BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS profitable?

Yes, BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS generated a net profit of 19 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS ?

The headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS is located in EVREUX (27000), in the department Eure.

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

The tax return of BUREAU D'ETUDES STRUCTURES BOIS 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 STRUCTURES BOIS operate?

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