LOCASTART : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LOCASTART is a French company founded 8 years ago, specialized in the sector Location et location-bail d'autres machines, équipements et biens matériels n.c.a. . Based in CASSIS (13260), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 145 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - LOCASTART (SIREN 831378591)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 144 578 € 140 572 € 201 978 € 188 475 € 156 980 € 169 015 €
Net income 21 984 € 8 480 € 39 326 € 24 137 € 19 984 € 30 870 €
EBITDA 94 284 € 79 458 € 138 228 € 132 486 € 114 557 € 113 189 €
Net margin 15.2% 6.0% 19.5% 12.8% 12.7% 18.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LOCASTART achieves revenue of 145 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.1%). Vs 2023: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 145 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 94 k€, representing 65.2% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.7 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 22 k€, i.e. 15.2% 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

144 578 €

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

144 578 €

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

94 284 €

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

27 469 €

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

21 984 €

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

65.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 73%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 55%. 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 0.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 57.7% 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 (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

73.086%

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

55.435%

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

57.729%

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

0.668

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

64.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
LOCASTART

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -100.0
Med: 0.64
Q3: 140.56
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LOCASTART (73.09) 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
55.44% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.16%
Med: 27.61%
Q3: 57.05%
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LOCASTART (55.4%) 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
0.67 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.47 years
Q3: 3.37 years
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LOCASTART (0.67) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1331.11. 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 1.7x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

1331.108

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

1.701

Liquidity indicators evolution
LOCASTART

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1331.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.79
Med: 108.88
Q3: 285.52
Excellent +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LOCASTART (1331.11) 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
1.7x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.31x
Q3: 3.91x
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LOCASTART (1.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 3 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 0 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 5 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +209%, 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

5 253 €

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

3 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

0 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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LOCASTART

Positioning of LOCASTART in its sector

Comparison with sector Location et location-bail d'autres machines, équipements et biens matériels n.c.a.

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (38 transactions). This range of 132 401€ to 237 174€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
132k€ 147k€ 237k€
147 023 € Range: 132 401€ - 237 174€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 38 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 LOCASTART

What is the revenue of LOCASTART ?

The revenue of LOCASTART in 2024 is 145 k€.

Is LOCASTART profitable?

Yes, LOCASTART generated a net profit of 22 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LOCASTART ?

The headquarters of LOCASTART is located in CASSIS (13260), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LOCASTART ?

The tax return of LOCASTART 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 LOCASTART operate?

LOCASTART operates in the sector Location et location-bail d'autres machines, équipements et biens matériels n.c.a. (NAF code 77.39Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.