SARL BERTRAND : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL BERTRAND is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures. Based in LA VILLE-AUX-BOIS-LES-DIZY (02340), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 21 k€. 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 - SARL BERTRAND (SIREN 834721045)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 20 539 € 36 569 € 38 708 €
Net income -7 145 € 10 336 € 760 €
EBITDA 14 598 € 31 978 € 13 160 €
Net margin -34.8% 28.3% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SARL BERTRAND achieves revenue of 21 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2018-2020 (CAGR: -27.2%). Significant drop of -44% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 21 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 15 k€, representing 71.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-44%), EBITDA varies by -54%, reducing margin by 16.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -7 k€ (-34.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

20 539 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

20 539 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

14 598 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-6 064 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 145 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

71.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1070%. 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 76%. 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 7.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 65.8% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1070.231%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

75.984%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

65.807%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

7.081

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

62.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SARL BERTRAND

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1070.23 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 29.53
Med: 153.27
Q3: 462.4
Watch

In 2020, the debt ratio of SARL BERTRAND (1070.23) 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
75.98% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 11.9%
Med: 29.79%
Q3: 57.04%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SARL BERTRAND (76.0%) 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
7.08 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.26 years
Med: 2.36 years
Q3: 4.58 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SARL BERTRAND (7.08) 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 173.46. 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 7.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

173.458

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

7.419

Liquidity indicators evolution
SARL BERTRAND

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
173.46 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 103.98
Med: 186.71
Q3: 348.72
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SARL BERTRAND (173.46) 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
7.42x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.18x
Med: 2.51x
Q3: 5.3x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of SARL BERTRAND (7.4x) 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: 422 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 445 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Overall, WCR represents 192 days of revenue, i.e. 11 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2018-2020, WCR increased by +49%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

10 956 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

422 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

445 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

192 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL BERTRAND

Positioning of SARL BERTRAND in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de soutien aux cultures

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SARL BERTRAND is estimated at 27 798 € (range 10 207€ - 44 311€). With an EBITDA of 14 598€, the sector multiple of 2.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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 2020
50 tx
10k€ 27k€ 44k€
27 798 € Range: 10 207€ - 44 311€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
14 598 € × 2.7x
Estimation 39 956 €
14 872€ - 62 545€
Revenue Multiple 30%
20 539 € × 0.37x
Estimation 7 536 €
2 434€ - 13 923€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 SARL BERTRAND

What is the revenue of SARL BERTRAND ?

The revenue of SARL BERTRAND in 2020 is 21 k€.

Is SARL BERTRAND profitable?

SARL BERTRAND recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SARL BERTRAND ?

The headquarters of SARL BERTRAND is located in LA VILLE-AUX-BOIS-LES-DIZY (02340), in the department Aisne.

Where to find the tax return of SARL BERTRAND ?

The tax return of SARL BERTRAND 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 SARL BERTRAND operate?

SARL BERTRAND operates in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures (NAF code 01.61Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.