TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de charpente. Based in PAILLET (33550), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 212 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 - TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (SIREN 538117490)
Indicator 2018 2017 2015
Revenue 211 760 € 140 442 € 190 444 €
Net income 31 916 € -9 972 € 27 170 €
EBITDA 47 060 € -4 297 € 37 676 €
Net margin 15.1% -7.1% 14.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS achieves revenue of 212 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +3.6%). Vs 2017, growth of +51% (140 k€ -> 212 k€). After deducting consumption (54 k€), gross margin stands at 158 k€, i.e. a rate of 74%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 47 k€, representing 22.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +25.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 32 k€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

211 760 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

157 758 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

47 060 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

37 439 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

31 916 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 41%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 19.8% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

40.701%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

23.978%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

19.756%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

0.793

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

59.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
40.7 2018
2015
2017
2018
Q1: 6.0
Med: 27.86
Q3: 75.12
Average +5 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (40.70) 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
23.98% 2018
2015
2017
2018
Q1: 18.03%
Med: 36.68%
Q3: 54.95%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (24.0%) 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
0.79 years 2018
2015
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Average

In 2018, the repayment capacity of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (0.79) 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 351.54. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

351.538

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.416

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
351.54 2018
2015
2017
2018
Q1: 133.75
Med: 186.81
Q3: 288.62
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (351.54) 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
0.42x 2018
2015
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.02x
Q3: 3.69x
Average -20 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS (0.4x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. WCR is negative (-31 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-18 300 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

1 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

20 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-31 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS

Positioning of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de charpente

Valuation estimate

Based on 113 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS is estimated at 80 011 € (range 36 998€ - 131 666€). With an EBITDA of 47 060€, the sector multiple of 2.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2018
113 transactions
36k€ 80k€ 131k€
80 011 € Range: 36 998€ - 131 666€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
47 060 € × 2.2x
Estimation 105 869 €
43 698€ - 169 866€
Revenue Multiple 30%
211 760 € × 0.16x
Estimation 32 843 €
21 354€ - 53 752€
Net Income Multiple 20%
31 916 € × 2.7x
Estimation 86 122 €
43 716€ - 153 042€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 113 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 TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS

What is the revenue of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The revenue of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS in 2018 is 212 k€.

Is TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS profitable?

Yes, TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS generated a net profit of 32 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The headquarters of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS is located in PAILLET (33550), in the department Gironde.

Where to find the tax return of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS ?

The tax return of TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS 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 TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS operate?

TRADITIONS ET CONSTRUCTIONS operates in the sector Travaux de charpente (NAF code 43.91A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.