LOUIS BERGER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LOUIS BERGER is a French company founded 51 years ago, specialized in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 43.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - LOUIS BERGER (SIREN 302588801)
Indicator 2024 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 43 573 335 € 82 358 577 € 140 280 839 € 210 967 326 € 120 938 043 € 151 945 379 € 186 642 311 €
Net income 1 574 112 € 5 896 759 € 2 611 854 € -17 134 063 € -29 498 873 € -3 709 387 € -1 341 051 €
EBITDA 771 239 € -1 313 442 € 55 461 € -4 026 714 € -7 327 709 € -11 314 038 € -3 145 033 €
Net margin 3.6% 7.2% 1.9% -8.1% -24.4% -2.4% -0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LOUIS BERGER achieves revenue of 43.6 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -16.6%). Significant drop of -47% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 43.6 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 771 k€, representing 1.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.6 M€, i.e. 3.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

43 573 335 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

43 573 335 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

771 239 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 123 963 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

1 574 112 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 49%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 3%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

48.925%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

3.368%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

2.84%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

1.426

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

1.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
48.92 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.32
Q3: 42.94
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LOUIS BERGER (48.92) 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
3.37% 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 11.42%
Med: 37.88%
Q3: 61.37%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LOUIS BERGER (3.4%) 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
1.43 years 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.9 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LOUIS BERGER (1.43) 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 105.46. 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 611.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

105.463

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

611.064

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.46 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 149.17
Med: 230.27
Q3: 405.7
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LOUIS BERGER (105.46) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
611.06x 2024
2020
2021
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.06x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LOUIS BERGER (611.1x) 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: 447 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 1087 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 640 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 464 days of revenue, i.e. 56.2 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-25%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

56 194 787 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

447 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

1087 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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) ?
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

464 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LOUIS BERGER in its sector

Comparison with sector Ingénierie, études techniques

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (40 transactions). This range of 2 057 169€ to 5 557 825€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
2057k€ 2900k€ 5557k€
2 900 702 € Range: 2 057 169€ - 5 557 825€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 40 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.
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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 LOUIS BERGER

What is the revenue of LOUIS BERGER ?

The revenue of LOUIS BERGER in 2024 is 43.6 M€.

Is LOUIS BERGER profitable?

Yes, LOUIS BERGER generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LOUIS BERGER ?

The headquarters of LOUIS BERGER is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LOUIS BERGER ?

The tax return of LOUIS BERGER 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 LOUIS BERGER operate?

LOUIS BERGER operates in the sector Ingénierie, études techniques (NAF code 71.12B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.