ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 105 k€. 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 - ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE (SIREN 793962275)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 104 532 € 104 027 € 96 422 €
Net income 7 459 € 8 140 € 6 867 €
EBITDA 17 652 € 11 870 € 2 963 €
Net margin 7.1% 7.8% 7.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE achieves revenue of 105 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 3 years (CAGR: +4.1%). Vs 2017: +0%. After deducting consumption (5 k€), gross margin stands at 100 k€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 18 k€, representing 16.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.5 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 7 k€, i.e. 7.1% 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

104 532 €

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

100 024 €

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

17 652 €

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

7 923 €

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

7 459 €

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

16.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 131%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 46%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 16.4% 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

130.918%

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

46.287%

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

16.443%

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

1.327

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

74.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
130.92 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 28.65
Q3: 178.94
Average +42 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SE... (130.92) 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
46.29% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 3.32%
Med: 34.94%
Q3: 67.01%
Good +34 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SE... (46.3%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
1.33 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.79 years
Average +44 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SE... (1.33) 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 117.55. 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 4.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

117.546

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

4.034

Liquidity indicators evolution
ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
117.55 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 46.12
Med: 130.35
Q3: 297.91
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SE... (117.55) 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
4.03x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.22x
Q3: 4.76x
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SE... (4.0x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 5 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 3 days of revenue, i.e. 982 € to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-89%), freeing up 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

982 €

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

24 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

5 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

3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis

Valuation estimate

Based on 116 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE is estimated at 65 919 € (range 37 269€ - 122 191€). With an EBITDA of 17 652€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.61x (in line with sector norms). 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
116 transactions
37k€ 65k€ 122k€
65 919 € Range: 37 269€ - 122 191€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 652 € × 4.6x
Estimation 82 051 €
46 617€ - 146 463€
Revenue Multiple 30%
104 532 € × 0.61x
Estimation 63 618 €
37 050€ - 113 199€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 459 € × 3.9x
Estimation 29 046 €
14 229€ - 75 004€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 116 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...).

Similar companies (Transports de voyageurs par taxis)

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Frequently asked questions about ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE

What is the revenue of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE ?

The revenue of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE in 2018 is 105 k€.

Is ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE profitable?

Yes, ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE ?

The headquarters of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE ?

The tax return of ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE 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 ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE operate?

ALAIN BUREAU LIMOUSINE SERVICE operates in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis (NAF code 49.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.