CARS PHILIBERT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CARS PHILIBERT is a French company founded 65 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in CALUIRE-ET-CUIRE (69300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 62.7 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 PHILIBERT (SIREN 961505591)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 62 678 491 € 59 912 541 € 50 004 739 € 39 558 040 € 32 819 021 € 47 175 633 € 47 607 105 € 46 710 585 € 48 305 607 €
Net income 12 439 122 € 9 728 438 € 1 384 322 € 866 479 € -4 176 570 € 459 623 € -484 004 € -466 664 € 881 483 €
EBITDA 3 338 495 € 1 912 420 € 429 523 € -705 562 € -3 767 234 € -497 367 € -828 062 € -669 940 € 1 013 935 €
Net margin 19.8% 16.2% 2.8% 2.2% -12.7% 1.0% -1.0% -1.0% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CARS PHILIBERT achieves revenue of 62.7 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (6.4 M€), gross margin stands at 56.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 90%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.3 M€, representing 5.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12.4 M€, i.e. 19.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

62 678 491 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

56 267 555 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

3 338 495 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 739 775 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

12 439 122 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21%. 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 53%. 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 2.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

21.44%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

52.844%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

2.883%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

2.25

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

23.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
CARS PHILIBERT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
21.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CARS PHILIBERT (21.44) 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
52.84% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CARS PHILIBERT (52.8%) 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
2.25 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CARS PHILIBERT (2.25) 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 249.67. 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 6.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

249.668

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

6.129

Liquidity indicators evolution
CARS PHILIBERT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
249.67 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Good +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CARS PHILIBERT (249.67) 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
6.13x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of CARS PHILIBERT (6.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 52 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The company must finance 19 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 11.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +73%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

11 100 988 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

52 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

33 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

3 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CARS PHILIBERT

Positioning of CARS PHILIBERT 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 PHILIBERT is estimated at 11 298 189 € (range 4 490 758€ - 26 259 907€). With an EBITDA of 3 338 495€, 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 2024
85 tx
4490k€ 11298k€ 26259k€
11 298 189 € Range: 4 490 758€ - 26 259 907€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 338 495 € × 1.4x
Estimation 4 673 249 €
1 311 416€ - 13 261 850€
Revenue Multiple 30%
62 678 491 € × 0.14x
Estimation 8 855 759 €
6 663 871€ - 19 866 645€
Net Income Multiple 20%
12 439 122 € × 2.5x
Estimation 31 524 190 €
9 179 443€ - 68 344 947€

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 PHILIBERT

What is the revenue of CARS PHILIBERT ?

The revenue of CARS PHILIBERT in 2024 is 62.7 M€.

Is CARS PHILIBERT profitable?

Yes, CARS PHILIBERT generated a net profit of 12.4 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CARS PHILIBERT ?

The headquarters of CARS PHILIBERT is located in CALUIRE-ET-CUIRE (69300), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of CARS PHILIBERT ?

The tax return of CARS PHILIBERT 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 PHILIBERT operate?

CARS PHILIBERT 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.