Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2001-01-14 (25 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Transports routiers réguliers de voyageursLocation: SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), Seine-Saint-Denis
PARIS BEST WAY : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
PARIS BEST WAY is a French company
founded 25 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs.
Based in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400),
this company of category PME
shows in 2019 a revenue of 1.0 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - PARIS BEST WAY (SIREN 433860681)
Indicator
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
1 003 882 €
911 581 €
643 472 €
550 799 €
Net income
156 251 €
117 743 €
47 276 €
56 176 €
EBITDA
246 951 €
175 874 €
94 999 €
81 702 €
Net margin
15.6%
12.9%
7.3%
10.2%
Revenue and income statement
In 2019, PARIS BEST WAY achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +22.2%. Vs 2018, growth of +10% (912 k€ -> 1.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.0 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 247 k€, representing 24.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 156 k€, i.e. 15.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2019)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
1 003 882 €
Gross margin (2019)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 003 882 €
EBITDA (2019)
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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
246 951 €
EBIT (2019)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
212 023 €
Net income (2019)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
156 251 €
EBITDA margin (2019)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
24.4%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 82%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 18.9% 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 (2019)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
8.355%
Financial autonomy (2019)
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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
82.237%
Cash flow / Revenue (2019)
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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
18.921%
Repayment capacity (2019)
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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
0.327
Asset age ratio (2019)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
Debt ratio
22.708
25.327
20.808
8.355
Financial autonomy
74.01
70.819
74.49
82.237
Repayment capacity
1.902
1.543
0.892
0.327
Cash flow / Revenue
9.239%
12.068%
15.1%
18.921%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
8.362019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.46
Med: 15.47
Q3: 65.59
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2019, the debt ratio of PARIS BEST WAY (8.36) 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
82.24%2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 24.48%
Med: 41.75%
Q3: 58.2%
Excellent
In 2019, the financial autonomy of PARIS BEST WAY (82.2%) 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
0.33 years2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.52 years
Average-19 pts over 3 years
In 2019, the repayment capacity of PARIS BEST WAY (0.33) 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 849.30. 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 0.4x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.
Liquidity ratio (2019)
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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
849.305
Interest coverage (2019)
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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
0.368
Liquidity indicators evolution PARIS BEST WAY
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
Liquidity ratio
997.07
783.24
869.223
849.305
Interest coverage
1.381
1.278
0.426
0.368
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
849.32019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 120.77
Med: 169.31
Q3: 277.54
Excellent
In 2019, the liquidity ratio of PARIS BEST WAY (849.30) 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
0.37x2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: -0.21x
Med: 0.21x
Q3: 2.95x
Good-7 pts over 3 years
In 2019, the interest coverage of PARIS BEST WAY (0.4x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 13 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-3 days): operations structurally generate cash. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +68%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2019)
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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
-7 057 €
Customer credit (2019)
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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
16 j
Supplier credit (2019)
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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
13 j
Inventory turnover (2019)
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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 (2019)
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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
-3 j
WCR and payment terms evolution PARIS BEST WAY
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
Operating WCR
-22 208 €
-21 190 €
9 198 €
-7 057 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
10
9
18
16
Supplier payment term (days)
12
20
18
13
Positioning of PARIS BEST WAY 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 PARIS BEST WAY is estimated at
294 589 €
(range 103 583€ - 757 651€).
With an EBITDA of 246 951€, 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 value2019
85 tx
103k€294k€757k€
294 589 €Range: 103 583€ - 757 651€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
246 951 €×1.4x
Estimation345 684 €
97 006€ - 980 989€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 003 882 €×0.14x
Estimation141 837 €
106 731€ - 318 192€
Net Income Multiple20%
156 251 €×2.5x
Estimation395 983 €
115 305€ - 858 498€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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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Yes, PARIS BEST WAY generated a net profit of 156 k€ in 2019.
Where is the headquarters of PARIS BEST WAY ?
The headquarters of PARIS BEST WAY is located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE (93400), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.
Where to find the tax return of PARIS BEST WAY ?
The tax return of PARIS BEST WAY 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 PARIS BEST WAY operate?
PARIS BEST WAY 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.
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