CARS FORT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARS FORT is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in SAINT-JEAN-DU-GARD (30270), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 3.6 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 - CARS FORT (SIREN 394234744)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 552 138 € 3 584 021 € 3 493 180 € 3 063 281 € 2 703 922 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net income 606 314 € 918 157 € 223 145 € 248 718 € 340 556 € 395 832 € 277 562 € 244 900 € 302 672 € 225 709 €
EBITDA 740 870 € 648 753 € 413 699 € 337 858 € 289 982 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Net margin 17.1% 25.6% 6.4% 8.1% 12.6% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, CARS FORT achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Over the period 2021-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.1%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2024. After deducting consumption (529 k€), gross margin stands at 3.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 741 k€, representing 20.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 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 606 k€, i.e. 17.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 552 138 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 022 734 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

740 870 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

410 284 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

606 314 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

20.5%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 38%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 62%. 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 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.6% 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 (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

37.775%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

61.926%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

23.625%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

1.14

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

31.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARS FORT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
37.77 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 3.08
Med: 26.1
Q3: 55.74
Average

In 2025, the debt ratio of CARS FORT (37.77) 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
61.93% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.79%
Med: 48.24%
Q3: 64.25%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of CARS FORT (61.9%) 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
1.14 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 2.66 years
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of CARS FORT (1.14) 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 354.82. 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 3.0x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

354.816

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

2.985

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARS FORT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
354.82 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 141.77
Med: 203.92
Q3: 329.15
Excellent

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of CARS FORT (354.82) 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
2.98x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.04x
Med: 0.86x
Q3: 8.11x
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of CARS FORT (3.0x) 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: 58 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 42 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 63 days of revenue, i.e. 620 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

620 168 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

58 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

42 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2025) ?
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

63 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARS FORT

Positioning of CARS FORT in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CARS FORT is estimated at 976 414 € (range 348 296€ - 2 475 545€). With an EBITDA of 740 870€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2025
85 tx
348k€ 976k€ 2475k€
976 414 € Range: 348 296€ - 2 475 545€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
740 870 € × 1.4x
Estimation 1 037 075 €
291 026€ - 2 943 035€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 552 138 € × 0.14x
Estimation 501 877 €
377 657€ - 1 125 890€
Net Income Multiple 20%
606 314 € × 2.5x
Estimation 1 536 568 €
447 429€ - 3 331 304€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 CARS FORT

What is the revenue of CARS FORT ?

The revenue of CARS FORT in 2025 is 3.6 M€.

Is CARS FORT profitable?

Yes, CARS FORT generated a net profit of 606 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of CARS FORT ?

The headquarters of CARS FORT is located in SAINT-JEAN-DU-GARD (30270), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of CARS FORT ?

The tax return of CARS FORT 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 CARS FORT operate?

CARS FORT operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.