MAURICE WARD & CO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MAURICE WARD & CO is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in GENAS (69740), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.1 M€. 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 - MAURICE WARD & CO (SIREN 514048370)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 118 478 € 14 002 880 € 20 565 386 € 19 773 255 € 11 244 340 € 12 507 339 € 11 353 007 € 9 512 694 € 5 718 605 €
Net income 130 707 € 563 801 € 866 401 € 843 807 € 26 354 € 10 601 € 256 011 € 165 232 € 144 346 €
EBITDA 212 358 € 911 538 € 1 447 837 € 1 438 274 € 362 958 € 308 727 € 331 484 € 292 586 € 222 829 €
Net margin 0.9% 4.0% 4.2% 4.3% 0.2% 0.1% 2.3% 1.7% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, MAURICE WARD & CO achieves revenue of 14.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +12.0%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 14.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 212 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -77%, reducing margin by 5.0 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 131 k€, i.e. 0.9% 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

14 118 478 €

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

14 118 478 €

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

212 358 €

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

158 122 €

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

130 707 €

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

1.5%

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Liabilities

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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 57%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 1.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

0.0%

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

56.756%

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

1.078%

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

0.0

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

81.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of MAURICE WARD & CO (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
56.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of MAURICE WARD & CO (56.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of MAURICE WARD & CO (0.00) 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 179.37. 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 2.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

179.366

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

2.282

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
179.37 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of MAURICE WARD & CO (179.37) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
2.28x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Good +34 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of MAURICE WARD & CO (2.3x) 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: 74 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +165%, 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

3 379 681 €

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

74 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

48 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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MAURICE WARD & CO

Positioning of MAURICE WARD & CO in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 130 952€ to 241 897€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
130k€ 161k€ 241k€
161 684 € Range: 130 952€ - 241 897€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 MAURICE WARD & CO

What is the revenue of MAURICE WARD & CO ?

The revenue of MAURICE WARD & CO in 2024 is 14.1 M€.

Is MAURICE WARD & CO profitable?

Yes, MAURICE WARD & CO generated a net profit of 131 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of MAURICE WARD & CO ?

The headquarters of MAURICE WARD & CO is located in GENAS (69740), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of MAURICE WARD & CO ?

The tax return of MAURICE WARD & CO 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 MAURICE WARD & CO operate?

MAURICE WARD & CO operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.