BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION is a French company founded 13 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 137.5 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (SIREN 790182786)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 137 485 708 € 132 834 716 € 131 359 525 € 129 681 974 € 124 158 490 € 140 285 226 € 140 270 606 € 136 514 853 € N/C
Net income 10 283 314 € 16 901 068 € 15 856 287 € 14 130 724 € 6 862 805 € 8 775 453 € 9 303 747 € 12 312 128 € -33 910 €
EBITDA 41 390 265 € 44 010 597 € 41 524 913 € 45 851 572 € 36 358 147 € 43 376 747 € 46 461 406 € 46 197 871 € -5 595 €
Net margin 7.5% 12.7% 12.1% 10.9% 5.5% 6.3% 6.6% 9.0% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION achieves revenue of 137.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.1%). Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (17 k€), gross margin stands at 137.5 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 41.4 M€, representing 30.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+4%), EBITDA varies by -6%, reducing margin by 3.0 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 10.3 M€, i.e. 7.5% 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

137 485 708 €

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

137 468 555 €

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

41 390 265 €

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

13 874 760 €

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

10 283 314 €

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

30.1%

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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 21%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 5.8% 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

0.0%

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

21.224%

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

5.762%

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

22.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

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

In 2024, the debt ratio of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (0.00) 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
21.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (21.2%) 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

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (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 217.33. 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 1.3x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

217.327

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

1.252

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
217.33 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (217.33) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
1.25x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION (1.2x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 479 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 422 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 71 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 201 days of revenue, i.e. 76.6 M€ to permanently finance.

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

76 593 288 €

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

57 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

479 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

71 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

201 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION 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 16 620 667€ to 138 499 760€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
16620k€ 79688k€ 138499k€
79 688 322 € Range: 16 620 667€ - 138 499 760€
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 CONSTRUCTION

What is the revenue of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION ?

The revenue of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION in 2024 is 137.5 M€.

Is BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION profitable?

Yes, BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION generated a net profit of 10.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION ?

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

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION ?

The tax return of BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION 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 CONSTRUCTION operate?

BUREAU VERITAS CONSTRUCTION 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.