BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in BEZIERS (34500), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 305 k€. 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 D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME (SIREN 514699313)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 304 650 € 328 328 € 310 753 € 445 974 € 432 535 €
Net income 32 119 € 28 010 € 4 092 € 55 772 € 59 253 €
EBITDA 38 317 € 23 315 € 11 218 € 41 215 € 97 890 €
Net margin 10.5% 8.5% 1.3% 12.5% 13.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME achieves revenue of 305 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2021 (CAGR: -6.8%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 305 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 38 k€, representing 12.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 10.5% 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

304 650 €

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

304 650 €

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

38 317 €

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

38 330 €

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

32 119 €

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

12.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 69%. 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 1.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.5% 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 (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

14.72%

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

69.071%

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

10.543%

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

1.557

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.72 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.41
Q3: 66.26
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUE... (14.72) 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
69.07% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 10.94%
Med: 35.08%
Q3: 59.7%
Excellent +18 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUE... (69.1%) 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
1.56 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUE... (1.56) 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 481.66. 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 2.9x. 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

481.659

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

2.866

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
481.66 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 151.29
Med: 231.51
Q3: 390.77
Excellent +38 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUE... (481.66) 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
2.87x 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.05x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUE... (2.9x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 124 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 80 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 451 days of revenue, i.e. 382 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +45%, 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

382 046 €

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

44 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

124 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

451 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME 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 TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME is estimated at 54 783 € (range 32 472€ - 90 774€). With an EBITDA of 38 317€, 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
32k€ 54k€ 90k€
54 783 € Range: 32 472€ - 90 774€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
38 317 € × 0.5x
Estimation 20 117 €
19 386€ - 55 341€
Revenue Multiple 30%
304 650 € × 0.44x
Estimation 133 507 €
68 286€ - 173 927€
Net Income Multiple 20%
32 119 € × 0.7x
Estimation 23 365 €
11 467€ - 54 631€

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 TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME

What is the revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME ?

The revenue of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME in 2021 is 305 k€.

Is BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME profitable?

Yes, BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME ?

The headquarters of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME is located in BEZIERS (34500), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME ?

The tax return of BUREAU D'ETUDES TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME 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 TECHNIQUES ET URBANISME operate?

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