MBS DOUANE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MBS DOUANE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 152 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - MBS DOUANE (SIREN 444354187)
Indicator 2018 2017
Revenue 152 182 € 157 760 €
Net income 5 402 € 6 949 €
EBITDA 2 307 € 6 002 €
Net margin 3.5% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MBS DOUANE achieves revenue of 152 k€. Slight decline of -4% vs 2017. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 152 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 2 k€, representing 1.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -62%, reducing margin by 2.3 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 5 k€, i.e. 3.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

152 182 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

152 182 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

2 307 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

6 828 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

5 402 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
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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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 68%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

67.787%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

0.602%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

8.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
MBS DOUANE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.22
Q3: 37.32
Excellent

In 2018, the debt ratio of MBS DOUANE (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
67.79% 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 12.19%
Med: 27.75%
Q3: 46.29%
Excellent

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MBS DOUANE (67.8%) 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 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.82 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MBS DOUANE (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 244.78. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

244.782

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.173

Liquidity indicators evolution
MBS DOUANE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.78 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 114.29
Med: 143.31
Q3: 206.8
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of MBS DOUANE (244.78) 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
0.17x 2018
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 2.53x
Good

In 2018, the interest coverage of MBS DOUANE (0.2x) 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: 133 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. The gap of 121 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. WCR is negative (-127 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

-53 630 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

133 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

12 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

-127 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MBS DOUANE

Positioning of MBS DOUANE in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Based on 167 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of MBS DOUANE is estimated at 6 560 € (range 4 958€ - 12 380€). With an EBITDA of 2 307€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
167 transactions
4k€ 6k€ 12k€
6 560 € Range: 4 958€ - 12 380€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 307 € × 0.9x
Estimation 2 066 €
755€ - 2 873€
Revenue Multiple 30%
152 182 € × 0.11x
Estimation 16 141 €
14 308€ - 28 327€
Net Income Multiple 20%
5 402 € × 0.6x
Estimation 3 427 €
1 442€ - 12 229€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 167 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 MBS DOUANE

What is the revenue of MBS DOUANE ?

The revenue of MBS DOUANE in 2018 is 152 k€.

Is MBS DOUANE profitable?

Yes, MBS DOUANE generated a net profit of 5 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MBS DOUANE ?

The headquarters of MBS DOUANE is located in CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES (08000), in the department Ardennes.

Where to find the tax return of MBS DOUANE ?

The tax return of MBS DOUANE 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 MBS DOUANE operate?

MBS DOUANE 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.