EXCEL COURSES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EXCEL COURSES is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.0 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 - EXCEL COURSES (SIREN 482113941)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 002 660 € 8 701 369 € 7 122 209 € 4 469 439 € 3 641 247 € 4 993 715 € 4 337 552 € 3 591 965 € 2 686 307 €
Net income 1 721 137 € 2 045 760 € 1 639 089 € 704 163 € 283 592 € 598 154 € 488 062 € 424 972 € 246 459 €
EBITDA 1 995 068 € 2 544 842 € 2 127 778 € 978 952 € 470 595 € 843 604 € 723 781 € 628 328 € 349 218 €
Net margin 21.5% 23.5% 23.0% 15.8% 7.8% 12.0% 11.3% 11.8% 9.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EXCEL COURSES achieves revenue of 8.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.6%. Slight decline of -8% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 8.0 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 2.0 M€, representing 24.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-8%), EBITDA varies by -22%, reducing margin by 4.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.7 M€, i.e. 21.5% 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

8 002 660 €

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

8 002 660 €

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

1 995 068 €

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

2 076 708 €

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

1 721 137 €

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

24.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 153%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 20.5% 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 (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

152.82%

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

32.435%

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

20.484%

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

3.195

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

4.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
152.82 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of EXCEL COURSES (152.82) 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
32.44% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EXCEL COURSES (32.4%) 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
3.19 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EXCEL COURSES (3.19) 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 553.69. 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 9.4x. 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

553.691

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

9.436

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
553.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EXCEL COURSES (553.69) 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
9.44x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of EXCEL COURSES (9.4x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 89 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 43 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 427 days of revenue, i.e. 9.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +3603%, 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

9 487 874 €

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

46 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

89 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

427 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EXCEL COURSES in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of EXCEL COURSES is estimated at 2 624 304 € (range 1 057 180€ - 7 760 347€). With an EBITDA of 1 995 068€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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
71 tx
1057k€ 2624k€ 7760k€
2 624 304 € Range: 1 057 180€ - 7 760 347€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 995 068 € × 0.9x
Estimation 1 832 212 €
1 303 878€ - 7 390 555€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 002 660 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 814 075 €
847 399€ - 2 958 234€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 721 137 € × 3.4x
Estimation 5 819 879 €
755 106€ - 15 887 998€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 EXCEL COURSES

What is the revenue of EXCEL COURSES ?

The revenue of EXCEL COURSES in 2024 is 8.0 M€.

Is EXCEL COURSES profitable?

Yes, EXCEL COURSES generated a net profit of 1.7 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EXCEL COURSES ?

The headquarters of EXCEL COURSES is located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of EXCEL COURSES ?

The tax return of EXCEL COURSES 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 EXCEL COURSES operate?

EXCEL COURSES operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.