SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES is a French company founded 67 years ago, specialized in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin. Based in VAUGINES (84160), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.1 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 - SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES (SIREN 592621379)
Indicator 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 121 290 € N/C 1 644 777 € N/C 1 803 567 € 1 800 517 €
Net income -102 741 € 66 947 € 46 365 € 13 157 € 53 264 € 73 267 €
EBITDA -58 103 € N/C 148 611 € N/C 200 645 € 270 696 €
Net margin -9.2% N/C 2.8% N/C 3.0% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2022 (CAGR: -7.6%). After deducting consumption (226 k€), gross margin stands at 896 k€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -58 k€, representing -5.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -103 k€ (-9.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 121 290 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

895 752 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-58 103 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-118 431 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-102 741 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 67%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.884%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

67.411%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-4.455%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-0.18

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

6.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.88 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 0.01
Med: 14.98
Q3: 62.48
Good -23 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER ... (1.88) 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
67.41% 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 21.22%
Med: 43.34%
Q3: 62.33%
Excellent

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER ... (67.4%) 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
-0.18 years 2022
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.44 years
Q3: 2.4 years
Excellent -36 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER ... (-0.18) 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 263.52. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

263.524

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-0.005

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
263.52 2022
2019
2021
2022
Q1: 173.31
Med: 261.77
Q3: 420.28
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER ... (263.52) 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
-0.01x 2022
2019
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.51x
Q3: 3.51x
Average -27 pts over 2 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER ... (-0.0x) 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: 64 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 39 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 110 days of revenue, i.e. 342 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

341 691 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

64 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

61 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

39 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

110 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES in its sector

Comparison with sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin

Valuation estimate

Based on 95 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES is estimated at 194 762 € (range 111 362€ - 432 129€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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 2022
95 tx
111k€ 194k€ 432k€
194 762 € Range: 111 362€ - 432 129€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 121 290 € × 0.17x = 194 762 €
Range: 111 363€ - 432 129€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 95 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 NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES

What is the revenue of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES ?

The revenue of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES in 2022 is 1.1 M€.

Is SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES profitable?

SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES recorded a net loss in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES is located in VAUGINES (84160), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES ?

The tax return of SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES 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 NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES operate?

SOCIETE NOUVELLE BERGIER FRERES operates in the sector Exploitation de gravières et sablières, extraction d’argiles et de kaolin (NAF code 08.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.