LE BRIN D'EAU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE BRIN D'EAU is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de logements. Based in NOTRE-DAME-DE-RIEZ (85270), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 28 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LE BRIN D'EAU (SIREN 497544262)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 27 633 € 27 225 €
Net income 1 113 € 3 289 €
EBITDA 23 126 € 22 461 €
Net margin 4.0% 12.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LE BRIN D'EAU achieves revenue of 28 k€. Vs 2016: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 28 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 23 k€, representing 83.7% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1 k€, i.e. 4.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

27 633 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

27 633 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

23 126 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

5 505 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 113 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

83.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -273%. 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 157%. 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 22.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 67.8% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-272.738%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

156.876%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

67.792%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

22.815

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

59.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
LE BRIN D'EAU

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-272.74 2017
2016
2017
Q1: -257.64
Med: 0.0
Q3: 126.45
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of LE BRIN D'EAU (-272.74) 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
156.88% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.58%
Med: 45.17%
Q3: 99.25%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LE BRIN D'EAU (156.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
22.82 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.87 years
Q3: 19.49 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LE BRIN D'EAU (22.82) 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 76.03. 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 19.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

76.028

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

18.992

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
76.03 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 11.92
Med: 134.66
Q3: 798.48
Average

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LE BRIN D'EAU (76.03) 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
18.99x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.73x
Q3: 33.99x
Good

In 2017, the interest coverage of LE BRIN D'EAU (19.0x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 167 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 88 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-899 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-69 025 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

79 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

167 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-899 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LE BRIN D'EAU

Positioning of LE BRIN D'EAU in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de logements

Valuation estimate

Based on 227 transactions of similar company sales in 2017, the value of LE BRIN D'EAU is estimated at 57 790 € (range 18 185€ - 108 066€). With an EBITDA of 23 126€, the sector multiple of 4.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (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 2017
227 transactions
18k€ 57k€ 108k€
57 790 € Range: 18 185€ - 108 066€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
23 126 € × 4.4x
Estimation 102 852 €
31 669€ - 186 850€
Revenue Multiple 30%
27 633 € × 0.62x
Estimation 17 000 €
6 214€ - 38 890€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 113 € × 5.7x
Estimation 6 322 €
2 435€ - 14 873€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 227 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 BRIN D'EAU

What is the revenue of LE BRIN D'EAU ?

The revenue of LE BRIN D'EAU in 2017 is 28 k€.

Is LE BRIN D'EAU profitable?

Yes, LE BRIN D'EAU generated a net profit of 1 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LE BRIN D'EAU ?

The headquarters of LE BRIN D'EAU is located in NOTRE-DAME-DE-RIEZ (85270), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of LE BRIN D'EAU ?

The tax return of LE BRIN D'EAU 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 BRIN D'EAU operate?

LE BRIN D'EAU operates in the sector Location de logements (NAF code 68.20A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.