CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in POINTE-A-PITRE (97110), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 44 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 - CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES (SIREN 818060980)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 43 665 € 38 692 € 12 200 €
Net income 0 € 0 € 0 €
EBITDA -92 891 € -68 011 € -39 850 €
Net margin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES achieves revenue of 44 k€. Over the period 2017-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +89.2%. Vs 2018, growth of +13% (39 k€ -> 44 k€). After deducting consumption (42 k€), gross margin stands at 2 k€, i.e. a rate of 5%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -93 k€, representing -212.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -37%, reducing margin by 37.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

43 665 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 967 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-92 891 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-212.7%

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Liabilities

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Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 161.01. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

161.007

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
161.01 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 113.46
Med: 143.84
Q3: 202.24
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES (161.01) 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
0.0x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.05x
Q3: 2.56x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES (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. WCR is negative (-16 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-426%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-1 967 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (24 transactions). This range of 4 136€ to 5 032€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
4k€ 4k€ 5k€
4 468 € Range: 4 136€ - 5 032€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 24 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 CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES

What is the revenue of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES ?

The revenue of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES in 2019 is 44 k€.

Is CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES profitable?

Profitability information is not publicly available.

Where is the headquarters of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES ?

The headquarters of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES is located in POINTE-A-PITRE (97110), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES ?

The tax return of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES 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 CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES operate?

CARIBBEAN EXPRESS SERVICES operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.