HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LES AIX-D'ANGILLON (18220), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 509 k€. 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 - HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (SIREN 441535465)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 509 059 € 541 566 € 499 359 € 597 835 € 427 497 € 433 277 €
Net income -2 876 € 38 520 € -38 031 € 47 885 € 33 738 € 3 857 €
EBITDA -21 223 € 23 215 € -82 386 € 37 382 € 26 581 € 6 130 €
Net margin -0.6% 7.1% -7.6% 8.0% 7.9% 0.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 509 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 509 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 -21 k€, representing -4.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-6%), EBITDA varies by -191%, reducing margin by 8.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3 k€ (-0.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

509 059 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

509 059 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-21 223 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-3 158 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 876 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 70%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

4.365%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

69.748%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-4.114%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-0.512

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

56.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.37 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 3.91
Med: 37.13
Q3: 104.11
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (4.37) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
69.75% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 17.55%
Med: 34.16%
Q3: 50.84%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (69.8%) 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
-0.51 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Excellent

In 2021, the repayment capacity of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (-0.51) 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 329.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

329.446

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-0.358

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
329.45 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 132.07
Med: 179.01
Q3: 249.56
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (329.45) 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
-0.36x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.03x
Average

In 2021, the interest coverage of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS (-0.4x) 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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The company must finance 4 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 6 days of revenue, i.e. 8 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-82%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

8 369 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

33 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

6 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS

Positioning of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS is estimated at 73 011 € (range 60 117€ - 94 663€). 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 2021
63 tx
60k€ 73k€ 94k€
73 011 € Range: 60 117€ - 94 663€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
509 059 € × 0.14x = 73 011 €
Range: 60 118€ - 94 664€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)

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Frequently asked questions about HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS in 2021 is 509 k€.

Is HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS profitable?

HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS is located in LES AIX-D'ANGILLON (18220), in the department Cher.

Where to find the tax return of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS 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 HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS operate?

HEADBLACK TRANSPORTS 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.