GROUPE BESSON FINANCES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
GROUPE BESSON FINANCES is a French company
founded 14 years ago,
specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding.
Based in EPINAL (88000),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 986 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (SIREN 533206843)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
986 411 €
977 201 €
942 096 €
855 689 €
822 348 €
755 111 €
771 204 €
715 107 €
668 888 €
Net income
305 051 €
187 378 €
153 044 €
110 200 €
94 232 €
75 722 €
220 182 €
119 703 €
92 781 €
EBITDA
-146 085 €
-267 802 €
-201 127 €
-293 574 €
-255 358 €
-389 084 €
-288 941 €
-278 264 €
-193 834 €
Net margin
30.9%
19.2%
16.2%
12.9%
11.5%
10.0%
28.6%
16.7%
13.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, GROUPE BESSON FINANCES achieves revenue of 986 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +5.0%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 986 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -146 k€, representing -14.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 305 k€, i.e. 30.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
986 411 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
986 411 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
-146 085 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
323 460 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
305 051 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
-14.8%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 19%. 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 81%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 8.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 21.2% 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)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
19.427%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
80.595%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
21.173%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
8.704
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution GROUPE BESSON FINANCES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
1.179
5.312
1.126
2.535
2.538
4.049
6.389
19.143
19.427
Financial autonomy
96.876
93.049
96.914
94.506
90.861
90.866
89.221
81.087
80.595
Repayment capacity
-7.906
-7.413
1.976
-2.234
-0.669
35.94
39.568
27.443
8.704
Cash flow / Revenue
-1.804%
-8.23%
6.233%
-12.786%
-39.675%
1.12%
1.485%
6.459%
21.173%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
19.432024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 8.77
Q3: 62.6
Average+18 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (19.43) 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
80.59%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.71%
Med: 62.26%
Q3: 91.3%
Good-8 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (80.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Repayment capacity
8.7 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (8.70) 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 876.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
876.446
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
-39.762
Liquidity indicators evolution GROUPE BESSON FINANCES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
335.34
573.357
497.648
421.701
252.706
338.267
415.746
876.446
876.446
Interest coverage
-0.976
-1.804
-1.41
-0.72
-1.033
-1.126
-44.001
-14.624
-39.762
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
876.452024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.65
Med: 681.09
Q3: 3914.52
Good+7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (876.45) 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
-39.76x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -74.77x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average+7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES (-39.8x) 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: 484 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 65 days. The gap of 419 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 1287 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +717%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
3 526 725 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
484 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
65 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
1287 j
WCR and payment terms evolution GROUPE BESSON FINANCES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
431 567 €
618 703 €
782 386 €
986 651 €
895 693 €
1 107 681 €
1 743 594 €
2 629 130 €
3 526 725 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
117
118
99
124
80
99
352
374
484
Supplier payment term (days)
22
19
25
21
45
46
61
54
65
Positioning of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES in its sector
Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding
Valuation estimate
Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES is estimated at
526 607 €
(range 330 405€ - 1 325 560€).
The price/revenue ratio is 0.59x
(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. Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.
Estimated enterprise value2024
54 tx
330k€526k€1325k€
526 607 €Range: 330 405€ - 1 325 560€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
986 411 €×0.59x
Estimation580 771 €
361 313€ - 690 427€
Net Income Multiple20%
305 051 €×1.5x
Estimation445 363 €
284 045€ - 2 278 262€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 BESSON FINANCES
What is the revenue of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES ?
The revenue of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES in 2024 is 986 k€.
Is GROUPE BESSON FINANCES profitable?
Yes, GROUPE BESSON FINANCES generated a net profit of 305 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES ?
The headquarters of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES is located in EPINAL (88000), in the department Vosges.
Where to find the tax return of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES ?
The tax return of GROUPE BESSON FINANCES 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 BESSON FINANCES operate?
GROUPE BESSON FINANCES operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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