GROUPE BARBA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GROUPE BARBA is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Transformation et conservation de poisson, de crustacés et de mollusques. Based in VILLENEUVE-LES-BEZIERS (34420), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 46.0 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 - GROUPE BARBA (SIREN 311492250)
Indicator 2019 2018
Revenue 46 031 049 € 43 455 446 €
Net income 491 936 € 178 952 €
EBITDA 944 596 € 590 228 €
Net margin 1.1% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, GROUPE BARBA achieves revenue of 46.0 M€. Vs 2018: +6%. After deducting consumption (34.7 M€), gross margin stands at 11.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 25%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 945 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 492 k€, i.e. 1.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

46 031 049 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

11 356 566 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

944 596 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

496 181 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

491 936 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 104%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

103.605%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

27.076%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

1.992%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

1.719

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

27.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
GROUPE BARBA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
103.61 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 2.63
Med: 38.37
Q3: 103.08
Average

In 2019, the debt ratio of GROUPE BARBA (103.61) 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
27.08% 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 23.54%
Med: 39.64%
Q3: 58.25%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of GROUPE BARBA (27.1%) 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
1.72 years 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 3.29 years
Average -16 pts over 2 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of GROUPE BARBA (1.72) 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 137.85. 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 20.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

137.855

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

20.12

Liquidity indicators evolution
GROUPE BARBA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
137.85 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 132.47
Med: 184.71
Q3: 287.42
Average

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE BARBA (137.85) 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
20.12x 2019
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.77x
Q3: 6.44x
Excellent

In 2019, the interest coverage of GROUPE BARBA (20.1x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 24 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 36 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 56 days of revenue, i.e. 7.2 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

7 184 986 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

27 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

24 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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

36 j

WCR in days of revenue (2019) ?
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

56 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GROUPE BARBA

Positioning of GROUPE BARBA in its sector

Comparison with sector Transformation et conservation de poisson, de crustacés et de mollusques

Valuation estimate

Based on 266 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of GROUPE BARBA is estimated at 12 341 272 € (range 6 302 643€ - 17 152 711€). With an EBITDA of 944 596€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.64x (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 2019
266 transactions
6302k€ 12341k€ 17152k€
12 341 272 € Range: 6 302 643€ - 17 152 711€
Section année 2019 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
944 596 € × 5.7x
Estimation 5 366 511 €
3 241 250€ - 8 882 427€
Revenue Multiple 30%
46 031 049 € × 0.64x
Estimation 29 256 093 €
14 121 017€ - 37 600 491€
Net Income Multiple 20%
491 936 € × 9.0x
Estimation 4 405 946 €
2 228 569€ - 7 156 754€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 266 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 GROUPE BARBA

What is the revenue of GROUPE BARBA ?

The revenue of GROUPE BARBA in 2019 is 46.0 M€.

Is GROUPE BARBA profitable?

Yes, GROUPE BARBA generated a net profit of 492 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of GROUPE BARBA ?

The headquarters of GROUPE BARBA is located in VILLENEUVE-LES-BEZIERS (34420), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of GROUPE BARBA ?

The tax return of GROUPE BARBA 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 GROUPE BARBA operate?

GROUPE BARBA operates in the sector Transformation et conservation de poisson, de crustacés et de mollusques (NAF code 10.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.