ECOTRANS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ECOTRANS is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in CERNAY-LES-REIMS (51420), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 13.7 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 - ECOTRANS (SIREN 513228411)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 13 671 697 € 9 656 627 € 7 032 395 € 6 495 608 € 5 435 135 € 4 710 932 € 4 063 019 €
Net income 172 238 € 407 859 € 400 961 € 134 152 € 140 819 € 141 310 € 77 648 €
EBITDA -1 503 568 € 410 893 € 478 581 € 134 924 € 113 991 € 158 115 € 54 223 €
Net margin 1.3% 4.2% 5.7% 2.1% 2.6% 3.0% 1.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, ECOTRANS achieves revenue of 13.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +18.9%. Vs 2021, growth of +42% (9.7 M€ -> 13.7 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 13.7 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 -1.5 M€, representing -11.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+42%), EBITDA varies by -466%, reducing margin by 15.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 172 k€, i.e. 1.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

13 671 697 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

13 671 697 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-1 503 568 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

248 254 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

172 238 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-11.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 79%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

79.02%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

9.036%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-11.54%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.27

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

28.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
ECOTRANS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.02 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 4.55
Med: 33.71
Q3: 97.62
Average +41 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of ECOTRANS (79.02) 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
9.04% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 34.08%
Q3: 51.24%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of ECOTRANS (9.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-0.27 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of ECOTRANS (-0.27) 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 114.38. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

114.377

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-0.959

Liquidity indicators evolution
ECOTRANS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
114.38 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 126.62
Med: 173.62
Q3: 248.44
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of ECOTRANS (114.38) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-0.96x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 3.19x
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of ECOTRANS (-1.0x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 73 days. The company must finance 6 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +223%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

3 469 330 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

79 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

73 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

91 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
ECOTRANS

Positioning of ECOTRANS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of ECOTRANS is estimated at 1 637 733 € (range 627 724€ - 4 034 409€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2023
53 tx
627k€ 1637k€ 4034k€
1 637 733 € Range: 627 724€ - 4 034 409€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
13 671 697 € × 0.19x
Estimation 2 537 407 €
960 395€ - 5 850 723€
Net Income Multiple 20%
172 238 € × 1.7x
Estimation 288 223 €
128 718€ - 1 309 938€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 ECOTRANS

What is the revenue of ECOTRANS ?

The revenue of ECOTRANS in 2023 is 13.7 M€.

Is ECOTRANS profitable?

Yes, ECOTRANS generated a net profit of 172 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of ECOTRANS ?

The headquarters of ECOTRANS is located in CERNAY-LES-REIMS (51420), in the department Marne.

Where to find the tax return of ECOTRANS ?

The tax return of ECOTRANS 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 ECOTRANS operate?

ECOTRANS operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.