MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres transports routiers de voyageurs . Based in SAINT-JEAN-D'AULPS (74430), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 126 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 - MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (SIREN 492980735)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 126 347 € 117 247 € 134 727 €
Net income 1 713 € 893 € 4 555 €
EBITDA 6 787 € 5 377 € 10 198 €
Net margin 1.4% 0.8% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY achieves revenue of 126 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.2%). Vs 2017: +8%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 126 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 7 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

126 347 €

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

126 347 €

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

6 787 €

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

2 658 €

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

1 713 €

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

5.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 9%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 5.1% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

10.115%

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

8.533%

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

5.1%

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

40.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.12 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 1.36
Med: 27.57
Q3: 101.86
Good -28 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (10.12) 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
8.53% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 15.9%
Med: 37.56%
Q3: 57.32%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (8.5%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.55 years
Good -44 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (0.00) 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 427.70. 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 6.3x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

427.703

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

6.277

Liquidity indicators evolution
MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
427.7 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 109.65
Med: 176.36
Q3: 291.37
Excellent

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (427.70) 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
6.28x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.1x
Q3: 3.5x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY (6.3x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 7 days. The company must finance 10 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 8 days of revenue, i.e. 3 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +195%, requiring additional financing.

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

2 748 €

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

17 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

7 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

8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY

Positioning of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY 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 MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY is estimated at 10 973 € (range 5 615€ - 27 376€). With an EBITDA of 6 787€, 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 2018
85 tx
5k€ 10k€ 27k€
10 973 € Range: 5 615€ - 27 376€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
6 787 € × 1.4x
Estimation 9 500 €
2 666€ - 26 961€
Revenue Multiple 30%
126 347 € × 0.14x
Estimation 17 851 €
13 433€ - 40 047€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 713 € × 2.5x
Estimation 4 341 €
1 264€ - 9 412€

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 MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY

What is the revenue of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY ?

The revenue of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY in 2018 is 126 k€.

Is MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY profitable?

Yes, MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY ?

The headquarters of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY is located in SAINT-JEAN-D'AULPS (74430), in the department Haute-Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY ?

The tax return of MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY 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 MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY operate?

MOUNTAIN BUS COMPANY 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.