BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION 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 613.2 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 EXPLOITATION (SIREN 790184675)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 613 202 606 € 568 536 764 € 530 045 967 € 495 939 363 € 452 439 985 € 468 102 668 € 468 141 126 € 449 465 186 € N/C
Net income 62 142 768 € 50 734 022 € 58 622 860 € 43 974 515 € 23 995 375 € 32 245 700 € 32 066 139 € 33 615 962 € -39 726 €
EBITDA 173 846 578 € 157 467 102 € 122 229 492 € 123 934 561 € 93 982 931 € 98 031 314 € 96 210 133 € 94 503 901 € -5 602 €
Net margin 10.1% 8.9% 11.1% 8.9% 5.3% 6.9% 6.8% 7.5% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION achieves revenue of 613.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.5%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (879 k€), gross margin stands at 612.3 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 173.8 M€, representing 28.4% 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 62.1 M€, i.e. 10.1% 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

613 202 606 €

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

612 323 492 €

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

173 846 578 €

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

91 974 969 €

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

62 142 768 €

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

28.3%

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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 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 10.6% 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

0.001%

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

28.578%

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

10.586%

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

29.9%

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 EXPLOITATION (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
28.58% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.63%
Med: 34.78%
Q3: 58.76%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION (28.6%) 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 EXPLOITATION (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 149.11. 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 0.4x. 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

149.108

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

0.42

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
149.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 133.14
Med: 205.95
Q3: 337.03
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION (149.11) 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
0.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.02x
Q3: 2.48x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION (0.4x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 205 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 141 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 110 days of revenue, i.e. 187.9 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

187 915 939 €

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

64 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

205 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

14 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

110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION 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 73 385 042€ to 613 670 751€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
73385k€ 354827k€ 613670k€
354 827 954 € Range: 73 385 042€ - 613 670 751€
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 EXPLOITATION

What is the revenue of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION ?

The revenue of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION in 2024 is 613.2 M€.

Is BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION profitable?

Yes, BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION generated a net profit of 62.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION ?

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

Where to find the tax return of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION ?

The tax return of BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION 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 EXPLOITATION operate?

BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION 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.