NEGOTRANS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NEGOTRANS is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in VEDENE (84270), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 2.7 M€. 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 - NEGOTRANS (SIREN 408770071)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 717 870 € 2 283 121 € 1 965 644 € 1 865 328 € 1 760 678 € 1 436 026 € 1 356 588 €
Net income -69 366 € 93 181 € 69 568 € 65 963 € 125 051 € 39 592 € 85 147 €
EBITDA -67 988 € 28 520 € 23 545 € -5 824 € 76 390 € -9 536 € -45 115 €
Net margin -2.6% 4.1% 3.5% 3.5% 7.1% 2.8% 6.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, NEGOTRANS achieves revenue of 2.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.4%. Vs 2022, growth of +19% (2.3 M€ -> 2.7 M€). After deducting consumption (78 k€), gross margin stands at 2.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 97%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -68 k€, representing -2.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+19%), EBITDA varies by -338%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -69 k€ (-2.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

2 717 870 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

2 640 236 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-67 988 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-224 946 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-69 366 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 115%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

114.99%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

38.034%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-1.401%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-17.317

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

38.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
NEGOTRANS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
114.99 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.55
Med: 33.71
Q3: 97.62
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of NEGOTRANS (114.99) 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
38.03% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 34.08%
Q3: 51.24%
Good +30 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of NEGOTRANS (38.0%) 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
-17.32 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of NEGOTRANS (-17.32) 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 317.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

317.884

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-4.971

Liquidity indicators evolution
NEGOTRANS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
317.88 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.62
Med: 173.62
Q3: 248.44
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of NEGOTRANS (317.88) 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
-4.97x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 3.19x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of NEGOTRANS (-5.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 30 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 19 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 351 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +91%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

351 094 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

30 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

19 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NEGOTRANS

Positioning of NEGOTRANS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of NEGOTRANS is estimated at 504 424 € (range 190 922€ - 1 163 096€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2023
53 tx
190k€ 504k€ 1163k€
504 424 € Range: 190 922€ - 1 163 096€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
2 717 870 € × 0.19x = 504 425 €
Range: 190 922€ - 1 163 097€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 NEGOTRANS

What is the revenue of NEGOTRANS ?

The revenue of NEGOTRANS in 2023 is 2.7 M€.

Is NEGOTRANS profitable?

NEGOTRANS recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of NEGOTRANS ?

The headquarters of NEGOTRANS is located in VEDENE (84270), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of NEGOTRANS ?

The tax return of NEGOTRANS 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 NEGOTRANS operate?

NEGOTRANS operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.