HOLDING F. BUREL SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HOLDING F. BUREL SA is a French company founded 64 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in CHATEAUBOURG (35220), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 2.3 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 - HOLDING F. BUREL SA (SIREN 775590045)
Indicator 2021 2020 2018
Revenue 2 333 713 € 1 765 013 € 1 668 197 €
Net income 5 934 028 € 483 254 € 650 221 €
EBITDA 222 122 € 473 965 € 310 680 €
Net margin 254.3% 27.4% 39.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, HOLDING F. BUREL SA achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.8%. Vs 2020, growth of +32% (1.8 M€ -> 2.3 M€). After deducting consumption (799 €), gross margin stands at 2.3 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 222 k€, representing 9.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+32%), EBITDA varies by -53%, reducing margin by 17.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 5.9 M€, i.e. 254.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 333 713 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 332 914 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

222 122 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-142 826 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 934 028 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 71%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 57%. 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 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 273.8% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

70.918%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

56.719%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

273.836%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

1.455

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

43.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
70.92 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.13
Med: 15.19
Q3: 84.93
Average +17 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of HOLDING F. BUREL SA (70.92) 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
56.72% 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 21.52%
Med: 60.87%
Q3: 89.3%
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of HOLDING F. BUREL SA (56.7%) 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
1.46 years 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 3.68 years
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of HOLDING F. BUREL SA (1.46) 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 1029.11. 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 84.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

1029.108

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

84.251

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1029.11 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 108.17
Med: 446.13
Q3: 2343.75
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of HOLDING F. BUREL SA (1029.11) 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
84.25x 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: -44.79x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of HOLDING F. BUREL SA (84.2x) 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: 127 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. The gap of 72 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 407 days of revenue, i.e. 2.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2021, WCR increased by +124%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

2 636 069 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

127 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

55 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

407 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of HOLDING F. BUREL SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of HOLDING F. BUREL SA is estimated at 6 596 297 € (range 2 390 553€ - 17 658 025€). With an EBITDA of 222 122€, the sector multiple of 5.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.46x (conservative valuation). 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 value 2021
98 tx
2390k€ 6596k€ 17658k€
6 596 297 € Range: 2 390 553€ - 17 658 025€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
222 122 € × 5.2x
Estimation 1 165 111 €
615 565€ - 1 796 810€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 333 713 € × 0.46x
Estimation 1 083 345 €
529 692€ - 2 273 344€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 934 028 € × 4.8x
Estimation 28 443 693 €
9 619 314€ - 80 388 086€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 HOLDING F. BUREL SA

What is the revenue of HOLDING F. BUREL SA ?

The revenue of HOLDING F. BUREL SA in 2021 is 2.3 M€.

Is HOLDING F. BUREL SA profitable?

Yes, HOLDING F. BUREL SA generated a net profit of 5.9 M€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of HOLDING F. BUREL SA ?

The headquarters of HOLDING F. BUREL SA is located in CHATEAUBOURG (35220), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of HOLDING F. BUREL SA ?

The tax return of HOLDING F. BUREL SA 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 HOLDING F. BUREL SA operate?

HOLDING F. BUREL SA 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.