FORMATRANS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FORMATRANS is a French company founded 20 years ago, specialized in the sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel. Based in LES ABYMES (97139), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 204 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - FORMATRANS (SIREN 483904926)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2016 2015
Revenue 203 836 € 169 783 € 170 089 € 135 187 € 137 126 € 343 489 € 533 287 €
Net income 4 392 € -83 € 40 981 € 57 494 € -10 881 € -48 840 € 25 385 €
EBITDA 52 470 € 22 265 € 15 190 € 5 722 € -5 725 € -42 766 € 53 102 €
Net margin 2.2% -0.0% 24.1% 42.5% -7.9% -14.2% 4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, FORMATRANS achieves revenue of 204 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2024 (CAGR: -10.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +20% (170 k€ -> 204 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 204 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 52 k€, representing 25.7% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +12.6 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 4 k€, i.e. 2.2% 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

203 836 €

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

203 836 €

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

52 470 €

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

20 509 €

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

4 392 €

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

25.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 23%. 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 57%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.8% 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

22.937%

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

57.002%

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

17.834%

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

1.28

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

10.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
FORMATRANS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.98
Q3: 39.51
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of FORMATRANS (22.94) 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
57.0% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.79%
Med: 27.85%
Q3: 59.43%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of FORMATRANS (57.0%) 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
1.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.03 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.7 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of FORMATRANS (1.28) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 299.39. 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 5.0x. 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

299.395

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

5.028

Liquidity indicators evolution
FORMATRANS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
299.39 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 107.14
Med: 215.06
Q3: 399.56
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FORMATRANS (299.39) 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
5.03x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.18x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.4x
Excellent -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of FORMATRANS (5.0x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 29 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 335 days of revenue, i.e. 190 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +31%, 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

189 678 €

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

79 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

50 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

335 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FORMATRANS

Positioning of FORMATRANS in its sector

Comparison with sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel

Valuation estimate

Based on 412 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of FORMATRANS is estimated at 98 845 € (range 40 120€ - 253 294€). With an EBITDA of 52 470€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.29x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
412 transactions
40k€ 98k€ 253k€
98 845 € Range: 40 120€ - 253 294€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
52 470 € × 3.0x
Estimation 155 270 €
59 127€ - 423 584€
Revenue Multiple 30%
203 836 € × 0.29x
Estimation 59 474 €
30 840€ - 96 642€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 392 € × 3.8x
Estimation 16 839 €
6 529€ - 62 552€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 412 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 FORMATRANS

What is the revenue of FORMATRANS ?

The revenue of FORMATRANS in 2024 is 204 k€.

Is FORMATRANS profitable?

Yes, FORMATRANS generated a net profit of 4 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of FORMATRANS ?

The headquarters of FORMATRANS is located in LES ABYMES (97139), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of FORMATRANS ?

The tax return of FORMATRANS 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 FORMATRANS operate?

FORMATRANS operates in the sector Enseignement secondaire technique ou professionnel (NAF code 85.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.