OLD BVA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

OLD BVA is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Études de marché et sondages. Based in BALMA (31130), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 63.7 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - OLD BVA (SIREN 381264688)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 63 654 502 € 59 191 350 € 54 251 284 € 50 217 643 €
Net income -4 826 485 € -11 070 512 € -1 762 032 € 2 615 515 €
EBITDA 1 788 121 € 135 828 € 1 433 081 € 447 903 €
Net margin -7.6% -18.7% -3.2% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, OLD BVA achieves revenue of 63.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.2%. Vs 2018: +8%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 63.7 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 1.8 M€, representing 2.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -4.8 M€ (-7.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

63 654 502 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

63 654 502 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

1 788 121 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

345 589 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-4 826 485 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 701%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 11%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

700.774%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

10.941%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-11.124%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-19.466

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

51.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
OLD BVA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
700.77 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.18
Q3: 28.16
Watch -14 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of OLD BVA (700.77) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
10.94% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 13.36%
Med: 39.98%
Q3: 59.99%
Average

In 2019, the financial autonomy of OLD BVA (10.9%) 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
-19.47 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.58 years
Excellent

In 2019, the repayment capacity of OLD BVA (-19.47) 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 351.25. 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 680.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

351.252

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

680.056

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
351.25 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 134.52
Med: 208.78
Q3: 371.28
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of OLD BVA (351.25) 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
680.06x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.96x
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of OLD BVA (680.1x) 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: 60 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 60 days. Overall, WCR represents 209 days of revenue, i.e. 37.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +71%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

36 962 896 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

60 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

60 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

209 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of OLD BVA in its sector

Comparison with sector Études de marché et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 107 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of OLD BVA is estimated at 8 286 209 € (range 3 277 630€ - 16 007 003€). With an EBITDA of 1 788 121€, the sector multiple of 2.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
107 transactions
3277k€ 8286k€ 16007k€
8 286 209 € Range: 3 277 630€ - 16 007 003€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 788 121 € × 2.6x
Estimation 4 628 840 €
1 691 182€ - 10 603 903€
Revenue Multiple 30%
63 654 502 € × 0.23x
Estimation 14 381 826 €
5 921 711€ - 25 012 170€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 107 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 OLD BVA

What is the revenue of OLD BVA ?

The revenue of OLD BVA in 2019 is 63.7 M€.

Is OLD BVA profitable?

OLD BVA recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of OLD BVA ?

The headquarters of OLD BVA is located in BALMA (31130), in the department Haute-Garonne.

Where to find the tax return of OLD BVA ?

The tax return of OLD BVA 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 OLD BVA operate?

OLD BVA operates in the sector Études de marché et sondages (NAF code 73.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.