SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD is a French company founded 37 years ago, specialized in the sector Services auxiliaires des transports terrestres. Based in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 8.2 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 D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD (SIREN 348339821)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 150 793 € N/C 6 091 701 € 6 201 382 € 5 868 928 € 5 620 676 €
Net income -489 814 € -455 146 € -130 423 € -195 197 € 145 561 € 455 733 €
EBITDA -345 890 € N/C 86 813 € 46 193 € 347 828 € 709 800 €
Net margin -6.0% N/C -2.1% -3.1% 2.5% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD achieves revenue of 8.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.7%. After deducting consumption (106 k€), gross margin stands at 8.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -346 k€, representing -4.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -490 k€ (-6.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

8 150 793 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 044 372 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-345 890 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-535 819 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-489 814 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 74%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

73.555%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

31.194%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-4.117%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-2.501

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

18.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.56 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 13.09
Q3: 90.99
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (73.56) 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
31.19% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 7.94%
Med: 35.94%
Q3: 61.18%
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (31.2%) 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
-2.5 years 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.43 years
Excellent -50 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (-2.50) 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 154.50. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

154.505

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-2.171

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.5 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 90.25
Med: 159.38
Q3: 303.11
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (154.50) 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
-2.17x 2021
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.19x
Average -50 pts over 2 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DE... (-2.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 9 days of revenue, i.e. 203 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +89%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

202 792 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

40 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

32 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD in its sector

Comparison with sector Services auxiliaires des transports terrestres

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (26 transactions). This range of 2 871 535€ to 5 984 629€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
Indicative
2871k€ 5725k€ 5984k€
5 725 041 € Range: 2 871 535€ - 5 984 629€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 26 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 D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD in 2021 is 8.2 M€.

Is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD profitable?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD is located in VITRY-SUR-SEINE (94400), in the department Val-de-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD 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 D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD operate?

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DES DEPANNAGES BENARD operates in the sector Services auxiliaires des transports terrestres (NAF code 52.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.