LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres transports routiers de voyageurs . Based in VENDRES (34350), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 287 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 - LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (SIREN 477667331)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 286 600 € 203 931 €
Net income -21 182 € -23 933 €
EBITDA 63 461 € 51 325 €
Net margin -7.4% -11.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS achieves revenue of 287 k€. Vs 2016, growth of +41% (204 k€ -> 287 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 287 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 63 k€, representing 22.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+41%), EBITDA varies by +24%, reducing margin by 3.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Net income is negative at -21 k€ (-7.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

286 600 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

286 600 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

63 461 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-15 916 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-21 182 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 516%. 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 67%. 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 3.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 12.7% 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 (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

515.514%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

67.37%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

12.735%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

3.304

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

36.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
515.51 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 1.22
Med: 30.01
Q3: 102.13
Watch

In 2017, the debt ratio of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (515.51) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
67.37% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 15.53%
Med: 37.02%
Q3: 56.76%
Excellent

In 2017, the financial autonomy of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (67.4%) 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
3.3 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.14 years
Q3: 1.56 years
Average

In 2017, the repayment capacity of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (3.30) 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 103.60. 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 7.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

103.604

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

7.516

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
103.6 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 107.54
Med: 158.83
Q3: 272.39
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (103.60) 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
7.52x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.26x
Q3: 4.19x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS (7.5x) 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: 7 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 59 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-53 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-42 119 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

7 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

66 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres transports routiers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS is estimated at 70 705 € (range 27 006€ - 191 623€). With an EBITDA of 63 461€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. 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 2017
85 tx
27k€ 70k€ 191k€
70 705 € Range: 27 006€ - 191 623€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
63 461 € × 1.4x
Estimation 88 833 €
24 929€ - 252 093€
Revenue Multiple 30%
286 600 € × 0.14x
Estimation 40 493 €
30 471€ - 90 841€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 (Autres transports routiers de voyageurs )

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Frequently asked questions about LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS

What is the revenue of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS ?

The revenue of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS in 2017 is 287 k€.

Is LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS profitable?

LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS ?

The headquarters of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS is located in VENDRES (34350), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS ?

The tax return of LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS 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 LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS operate?

LE PETIT TRAIN DE VALRAS operates in the sector Autres transports routiers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.