DESERT SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DESERT SERVICES is a French company founded 34 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail de camions. Based in ETRELLES (35370), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.1 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 - DESERT SERVICES (SIREN 384645404)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 1 102 864 € 1 209 580 € 1 349 635 € 1 591 954 € 3 499 038 € 2 807 811 € 2 680 320 € 3 052 835 € 3 595 603 €
Net income 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 € 0 €
EBITDA 1 058 998 € 1 169 586 € 1 319 458 € 1 512 298 € 1 472 367 € 1 409 488 € 1 285 508 € 1 577 187 € 2 176 372 €
Net margin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DESERT SERVICES achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2024 (CAGR: -12.3%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 96.0% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at 0 € (0.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

1 102 864 €

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

1 102 864 €

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

1 058 998 €

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

333 366 €

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

96.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 93%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 1.8% 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

0.0%

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

93.292%

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

1.752%

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

0.0

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

9.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
DESERT SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 4.27
Med: 75.78
Q3: 273.65
Excellent -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of DESERT SERVICES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
93.29% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.51%
Med: 32.24%
Q3: 58.86%
Excellent +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DESERT SERVICES (93.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.09 years
Med: 1.87 years
Q3: 3.6 years
Excellent -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DESERT SERVICES (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1027.84. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

1027.837

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

0.024

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1027.84 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 136.75
Med: 257.51
Q3: 443.91
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DESERT SERVICES (1027.84) 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
0.02x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 4.0x
Q3: 9.37x
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DESERT 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. Average customer payment term: 81 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 290 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 209 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 354 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +147%, 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

1 083 520 €

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

81 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

290 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

0 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

354 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
DESERT SERVICES

Positioning of DESERT SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail de camions

Valuation estimate

Based on 292 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of DESERT SERVICES is estimated at 7 105 598 € (range 1 722 597€ - 11 924 364€). With an EBITDA of 1 058 998€, the sector multiple of 9.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.04x (premium 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 2024
292 transactions
1722k€ 7105k€ 11924k€
7 105 598 € Range: 1 722 597€ - 11 924 364€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 058 998 € × 9.5x
Estimation 10 016 485 €
2 476 356€ - 17 084 999€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 102 864 € × 2.04x
Estimation 2 254 120 €
466 333€ - 3 323 307€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 292 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 DESERT SERVICES

What is the revenue of DESERT SERVICES ?

The revenue of DESERT SERVICES in 2024 is 1.1 M€.

Is DESERT SERVICES profitable?

Profitability information is not publicly available.

Where is the headquarters of DESERT SERVICES ?

The headquarters of DESERT SERVICES is located in ETRELLES (35370), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of DESERT SERVICES ?

The tax return of DESERT 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 DESERT SERVICES operate?

DESERT SERVICES operates in the sector Location et location-bail de camions (NAF code 77.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.