NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-MARONI (97320), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 3.6 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 - NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (SIREN 434873303)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 3 556 556 € 3 115 572 € 2 636 798 € 1 818 850 € 2 100 855 € 1 756 924 € 1 425 067 € 1 486 134 €
Net income 429 189 € 383 171 € 259 123 € 179 892 € 404 124 € 294 848 € 32 814 € 81 774 €
EBITDA 544 356 € 491 689 € 354 911 € 278 227 € 580 374 € 346 870 € 148 927 € 174 161 €
Net margin 12.1% 12.3% 9.8% 9.9% 19.2% 16.8% 2.3% 5.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 3.6 M€. Over the period 2016-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.3%. Vs 2022, growth of +14% (3.1 M€ -> 3.6 M€). After deducting consumption (18 k€), gross margin stands at 3.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 544 k€, representing 15.3% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 429 k€, i.e. 12.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

3 556 556 €

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

3 538 498 €

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

544 356 €

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

487 490 €

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

429 189 €

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

15.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 20%. 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 71%. 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 1.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 13.9% 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 (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

20.471%

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

71.081%

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

13.909%

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

1.178

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

37.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
20.47 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.17
Med: 19.48
Q3: 72.71
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (20.47) 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
71.08% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.68%
Med: 35.91%
Q3: 55.55%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (71.1%) 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
1.18 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.57 years
Average -6 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (1.18) 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 561.40. 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 4.9x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

561.404

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

4.943

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
561.4 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 119.7
Med: 175.15
Q3: 289.47
Excellent

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (561.40) 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
4.94x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.09x
Med: 0.06x
Q3: 3.1x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS (4.9x) 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: 86 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The gap of 41 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 81 days of revenue, i.e. 803 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +311%, 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

803 355 €

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

86 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

45 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

0 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

81 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS

Positioning of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS is estimated at 749 283 € (range 283 698€ - 1 891 011€). With an EBITDA of 544 356€, 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 2023
85 tx
283k€ 749k€ 1891k€
749 283 € Range: 283 698€ - 1 891 011€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
544 356 € × 1.4x
Estimation 761 993 €
213 832€ - 2 162 402€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 556 556 € × 0.14x
Estimation 502 501 €
378 127€ - 1 127 290€
Net Income Multiple 20%
429 189 € × 2.5x
Estimation 1 087 684 €
316 720€ - 2 358 117€

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 NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS in 2023 is 3.6 M€.

Is NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 429 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS is located in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-MARONI (97320), in the department Guyane.

Where to find the tax return of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS 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 NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS operate?

NORD OUEST TRANSPORTS operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.