SOCIETE BERNARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE BERNARD is a French company founded 57 years ago, specialized in the sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie. Based in MOREAC (56500), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 675.3 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 - SOCIETE BERNARD (SIREN 869500223)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 675 274 337 € 622 604 351 € 523 089 852 € 527 560 035 € 550 432 232 € 462 159 699 € 445 296 428 € 403 510 628 €
Net income 17 334 469 € 12 709 287 € 15 709 674 € 22 057 623 € 12 470 117 € 10 123 118 € 9 157 765 € 6 659 824 €
EBITDA 29 444 826 € 24 980 824 € 26 610 633 € 41 381 477 € 22 450 132 € 18 672 597 € 15 261 504 € 11 156 175 €
Net margin 2.6% 2.0% 3.0% 4.2% 2.3% 2.2% 2.1% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE BERNARD achieves revenue of 675.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.6%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (520.6 M€), gross margin stands at 154.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 23%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 29.4 M€, representing 4.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17.3 M€, i.e. 2.6% 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

675 274 337 €

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

154 692 455 €

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

29 444 826 €

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

22 446 952 €

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

17 334 469 €

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

4.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 60%. 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 0.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.6% 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

15.925%

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

60.129%

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

3.623%

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

0.947

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

39.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOCIETE BERNARD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.93 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.7
Med: 34.43
Q3: 111.38
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE BERNARD (15.93) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
60.13% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.96%
Med: 33.85%
Q3: 54.62%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE BERNARD (60.1%) 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
0.95 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.71 years
Q3: 3.84 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE BERNARD (0.95) 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 244.02. 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 3.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

244.017

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

3.937

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCIETE BERNARD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 101.38
Med: 151.5
Q3: 236.52
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE BERNARD (244.02) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
3.94x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.24x
Q3: 9.81x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE BERNARD (3.9x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 25 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 17 days of revenue, i.e. 31.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

31 244 944 €

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

28 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

25 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

8 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

17 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOCIETE BERNARD

Positioning of SOCIETE BERNARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (45 transactions). This range of 26 439 503€ to 171 601 110€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
26439k€ 77443k€ 171601k€
77 443 634 € Range: 26 439 503€ - 171 601 110€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 45 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 SOCIETE BERNARD

What is the revenue of SOCIETE BERNARD ?

The revenue of SOCIETE BERNARD in 2024 is 675.3 M€.

Is SOCIETE BERNARD profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE BERNARD generated a net profit of 17.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE BERNARD ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE BERNARD is located in MOREAC (56500), in the department Morbihan.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE BERNARD ?

The tax return of SOCIETE BERNARD 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 SOCIETE BERNARD operate?

SOCIETE BERNARD operates in the sector Transformation et conservation de la viande de boucherie (NAF code 10.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.