KARTHAGO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KARTHAGO is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis. Based in PARIS (75019), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 402 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 - KARTHAGO (SIREN 821467776)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 402 347 € 1 891 895 € 1 220 871 € 1 577 223 €
Net income 30 481 € 102 445 € 58 411 € 88 509 €
EBITDA 36 508 € 130 199 € 67 623 € 48 295 €
Net margin 7.6% 5.4% 4.8% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, KARTHAGO achieves revenue of 402 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2020 (CAGR: -36.6%). Significant drop of -79% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (272 k€), gross margin stands at 130 k€, i.e. a rate of 32%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 37 k€, representing 9.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 30 k€, i.e. 7.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

402 347 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

130 471 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

36 508 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

33 885 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

30 481 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.1%

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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 80%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.441%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

79.971%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

7.576%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

0.042

Solvency indicators evolution
KARTHAGO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.44 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.26
Q3: 153.74
Good

In 2020, the debt ratio of KARTHAGO (0.44) 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
79.97% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.42%
Med: 32.52%
Q3: 66.74%
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of KARTHAGO (80.0%) 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
0.04 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of KARTHAGO (0.04) 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 508.23. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

508.234

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
508.23 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 63.34
Med: 174.83
Q3: 445.3
Excellent +13 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of KARTHAGO (508.23) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.74x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of KARTHAGO (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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 83 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 35 days of revenue, i.e. 39 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +60%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

39 277 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

83 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

35 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KARTHAGO

Positioning of KARTHAGO in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis

Valuation estimate

Based on 116 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of KARTHAGO is estimated at 182 047 € (range 102 619€ - 343 469€). With an EBITDA of 36 508€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.61x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
116 transactions
102k€ 182k€ 343k€
182 047 € Range: 102 619€ - 343 469€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
36 508 € × 4.6x
Estimation 169 698 €
96 414€ - 302 916€
Revenue Multiple 30%
402 347 € × 0.61x
Estimation 244 866 €
142 608€ - 435 707€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 481 € × 3.9x
Estimation 118 695 €
58 147€ - 306 500€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 116 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 KARTHAGO

What is the revenue of KARTHAGO ?

The revenue of KARTHAGO in 2020 is 402 k€.

Is KARTHAGO profitable?

Yes, KARTHAGO generated a net profit of 30 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of KARTHAGO ?

The headquarters of KARTHAGO is located in PARIS (75019), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of KARTHAGO ?

The tax return of KARTHAGO 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 KARTHAGO operate?

KARTHAGO operates in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis (NAF code 49.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.