LE BELIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE BELIER is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in GUIDEL (56520), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 4.5 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 - LE BELIER (SIREN 302236906)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 4 452 059 € 4 312 721 € 4 455 893 € 4 352 177 € 4 052 498 €
Net income 60 175 € 70 925 € 112 609 € 111 024 € 2 453 €
EBITDA 30 888 € 55 081 € 2 262 € 27 960 € -30 576 €
Net margin 1.4% 1.6% 2.5% 2.6% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LE BELIER achieves revenue of 4.5 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +2.4%). Vs 2020: +3%. After deducting consumption (7 k€), gross margin stands at 4.4 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 31 k€, representing 0.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 60 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

4 452 059 €

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

4 444 584 €

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

30 888 €

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

131 020 €

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

60 175 €

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

0.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 144%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

143.912%

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

30.604%

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

-0.536%

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

-59.776

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

75.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE BELIER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
143.91 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.39
Med: 31.45
Q3: 102.48
Average

In 2021, the debt ratio of LE BELIER (143.91) 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
30.6% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 12.4%
Med: 30.92%
Q3: 49.89%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LE BELIER (30.6%) 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
-59.78 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.65 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LE BELIER (-59.78) 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 195.97. 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 89.1x. 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

195.967

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

89.132

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
195.97 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 124.53
Med: 174.41
Q3: 255.09
Good +22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LE BELIER (195.97) 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
89.13x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.5x
Excellent

In 2021, the interest coverage of LE BELIER (89.1x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 11 days of revenue, i.e. 136 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +216%, 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

136 367 €

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

45 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

29 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

11 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE BELIER

Positioning of LE BELIER in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of LE BELIER is estimated at 244 411 € (range 177 686€ - 456 684€). With an EBITDA of 30 888€, the sector multiple of 1.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
63 tx
177k€ 244k€ 456k€
244 411 € Range: 177 686€ - 456 684€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
30 888 € × 1.5x
Estimation 46 751 €
19 196€ - 223 839€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 452 059 € × 0.14x
Estimation 638 534 €
525 768€ - 827 897€
Net Income Multiple 20%
60 175 € × 2.4x
Estimation 147 379 €
51 789€ - 481 978€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 LE BELIER

What is the revenue of LE BELIER ?

The revenue of LE BELIER in 2021 is 4.5 M€.

Is LE BELIER profitable?

Yes, LE BELIER generated a net profit of 60 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LE BELIER ?

The headquarters of LE BELIER is located in GUIDEL (56520), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of LE BELIER ?

The tax return of LE BELIER 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 LE BELIER operate?

LE BELIER operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.