BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques. Based in COURBEVOIE (92400), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 79.1 M€. 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 VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE (SIREN 399851609)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 79 100 247 € 73 027 069 € 70 078 898 € 69 933 579 € 61 443 245 € 65 037 472 € 63 776 011 € 58 770 057 € 55 225 426 €
Net income 7 146 447 € 6 749 054 € 7 089 835 € 6 049 680 € 4 317 855 € 4 516 934 € 4 609 519 € 4 648 385 € 3 373 651 €
EBITDA 20 656 714 € 18 867 843 € 17 282 365 € 19 413 055 € 14 927 602 € 15 202 890 € 14 502 882 € 13 577 830 € 11 961 661 €
Net margin 9.0% 9.2% 10.1% 8.7% 7.0% 6.9% 7.2% 7.9% 6.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE achieves revenue of 79.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 79.1 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 20.7 M€, representing 26.1% of 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 7.1 M€, i.e. 9.0% 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

79 100 247 €

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

79 097 991 €

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

20 656 714 €

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

10 626 014 €

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

7 146 447 €

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

26.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 9.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.019%

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

15.227%

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

9.081%

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

7.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 9.99
Q3: 48.5
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICAT... (0.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
15.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICAT... (15.2%) 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
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.87 years
Excellent -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICAT... (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 165.48. 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 0.3x. 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

165.48

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

0.257

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
165.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICAT... (165.48) 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
0.26x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICAT... (0.3x) 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: 78 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 121 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 43 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 21.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +150%, 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

21 371 305 €

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

78 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

121 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

97 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Analyses, essais et inspections techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (41 transactions). This range of 8 854 298€ to 73 938 310€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
8854k€ 42778k€ 73938k€
42 778 484 € Range: 8 854 298€ - 73 938 310€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 41 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 VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE

What is the revenue of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The revenue of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE in 2024 is 79.1 M€.

Is BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE profitable?

Yes, BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE generated a net profit of 7.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The headquarters of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE is located in COURBEVOIE (92400), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE ?

The tax return of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE 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 VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE operate?

BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION FRANCE 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.