DE LA BRIERE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DE LA BRIERE is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles. Based in BEUVRON-EN-AUGE (14430), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.9 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 - DE LA BRIERE (SIREN 408532901)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 4 890 448 € 5 684 039 € 4 828 539 € 3 061 241 € 3 385 614 € N/C N/C N/C
Net income 46 371 € 135 401 € 149 563 € 140 843 € 179 441 € 76 344 € 80 913 € 55 778 €
EBITDA 182 996 € 189 829 € 213 220 € 202 888 € 243 355 € N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 0.9% 2.4% 3.1% 4.6% 5.3% N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DE LA BRIERE achieves revenue of 4.9 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.6%. Significant drop of -14% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (4.5 M€), gross margin stands at 391 k€, i.e. a rate of 8%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 183 k€, representing 3.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 46 k€, i.e. 0.9% 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

4 890 448 €

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

390 907 €

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

182 996 €

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

56 335 €

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

46 371 €

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

3.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

5.479%

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

35.033%

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

3.545%

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

0.072

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

31.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
DE LA BRIERE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.48 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.16
Med: 21.72
Q3: 62.74
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of DE LA BRIERE (5.48) 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
35.03% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 28.41%
Med: 45.6%
Q3: 59.58%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DE LA BRIERE (35.0%) 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
0.07 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.55 years
Q3: 2.01 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DE LA BRIERE (0.07) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 138.23. 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 0.2x. 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

138.233

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

0.233

Liquidity indicators evolution
DE LA BRIERE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
138.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.68
Med: 206.0
Q3: 307.91
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DE LA BRIERE (138.23) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.23x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.6x
Q3: 8.57x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of DE LA BRIERE (0.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 338 k€ 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

337 930 €

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

24 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

31 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

2 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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DE LA BRIERE

Positioning of DE LA BRIERE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles

Valuation estimate

Based on 117 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of DE LA BRIERE is estimated at 1 162 790 € (range 702 031€ - 1 910 311€). With an EBITDA of 182 996€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.53x (in line with sector norms). 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
117 transactions
702k€ 1162k€ 1910k€
1 162 790 € Range: 702 031€ - 1 910 311€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
182 996 € × 4.0x
Estimation 726 850 €
501 512€ - 1 370 374€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 890 448 € × 0.53x
Estimation 2 589 228 €
1 468 769€ - 3 850 098€
Net Income Multiple 20%
46 371 € × 2.4x
Estimation 112 985 €
53 227€ - 350 476€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 117 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 DE LA BRIERE

What is the revenue of DE LA BRIERE ?

The revenue of DE LA BRIERE in 2024 is 4.9 M€.

Is DE LA BRIERE profitable?

Yes, DE LA BRIERE generated a net profit of 46 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DE LA BRIERE ?

The headquarters of DE LA BRIERE is located in BEUVRON-EN-AUGE (14430), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of DE LA BRIERE ?

The tax return of DE LA BRIERE 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 DE LA BRIERE operate?

DE LA BRIERE operates in the sector Commerces de détail de charbons et combustibles (NAF code 47.78B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.