MARATHON EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MARATHON EXPRESS is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres transports routiers de voyageurs . Based in COLMAR (68000), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 88 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 - MARATHON EXPRESS (SIREN 514313717)
Indicator 2022 2018 2017
Revenue 88 371 € 153 355 € 174 521 €
Net income 22 972 € 5 906 € 27 183 €
EBITDA 29 036 € 13 882 € 36 858 €
Net margin 26.0% 3.9% 15.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, MARATHON EXPRESS achieves revenue of 88 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2022 (CAGR: -12.7%). Significant drop of -42% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 88 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 29 k€, representing 32.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +23.8 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 23 k€, i.e. 26.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

88 371 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

88 371 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

29 036 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

22 641 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

22 972 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 92%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 31.1% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.434%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

91.628%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

31.059%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

0.627

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

60.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
MARATHON EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.43 2022
2017
2018
2022
Q1: 0.49
Med: 35.33
Q3: 111.23
Good

In 2022, the debt ratio of MARATHON EXPRESS (6.43) 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
91.63% 2022
2017
2018
2022
Q1: 13.0%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 54.12%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of MARATHON EXPRESS (91.6%) 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
0.63 years 2022
2017
2018
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.29 years
Q3: 2.64 years
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of MARATHON EXPRESS (0.63) 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 2674.20. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

2674.201

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.31

Liquidity indicators evolution
MARATHON EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2674.2 2022
2017
2018
2022
Q1: 124.93
Med: 204.27
Q3: 315.48
Excellent

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of MARATHON EXPRESS (2674.20) 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
0.31x 2022
2017
2018
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.13x
Q3: 2.89x
Good +27 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of MARATHON EXPRESS (0.3x) 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: 22 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 2 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +67%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

2 058 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

22 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

17 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MARATHON EXPRESS

Positioning of MARATHON EXPRESS 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 MARATHON EXPRESS is estimated at 35 711 € (range 11 911€ - 91 317€). With an EBITDA of 29 036€, 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 2022
85 tx
11k€ 35k€ 91k€
35 711 € Range: 11 911€ - 91 317€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
29 036 € × 1.4x
Estimation 40 645 €
11 406€ - 115 343€
Revenue Multiple 30%
88 371 € × 0.14x
Estimation 12 486 €
9 395€ - 28 010€
Net Income Multiple 20%
22 972 € × 2.5x
Estimation 58 217 €
16 952€ - 126 216€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about MARATHON EXPRESS

What is the revenue of MARATHON EXPRESS ?

The revenue of MARATHON EXPRESS in 2022 is 88 k€.

Is MARATHON EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, MARATHON EXPRESS generated a net profit of 23 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of MARATHON EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of MARATHON EXPRESS is located in COLMAR (68000), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of MARATHON EXPRESS ?

The tax return of MARATHON EXPRESS 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 MARATHON EXPRESS operate?

MARATHON EXPRESS 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.