Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1997-04-02 (29 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Transports routiers de fret interurbainsLocation: LA VILLE-AUX-DAMES (37700), Indre-et-Loire
RACING COURSES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
RACING COURSES is a French company
founded 29 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains.
Based in LA VILLE-AUX-DAMES (37700),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.2 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - RACING COURSES (SIREN 411611965)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
3 196 617 €
3 027 876 €
3 598 832 €
3 337 841 €
N/C
N/C
3 423 234 €
3 230 666 €
2 810 753 €
Net income
-14 740 €
18 159 €
136 788 €
-40 517 €
-17 560 €
190 297 €
185 755 €
178 090 €
103 102 €
EBITDA
35 694 €
82 288 €
230 808 €
86 155 €
N/C
N/C
191 856 €
287 694 €
213 105 €
Net margin
-0.5%
0.6%
3.8%
-1.2%
N/C
N/C
5.4%
5.5%
3.7%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, RACING COURSES achieves revenue of 3.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.6%). Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 3.2 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 36 k€, representing 1.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -15 k€ (-0.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
3 196 617 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
3 196 617 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
35 694 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-29 371 €
Net income (2024)
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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
-14 740 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
1.1%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 46%. 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 2.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
22.35%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
46.418%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
1.403%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
2.678
Asset age ratio (2024)
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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
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
-1.178
5.048
1.416
0.792
68.158
75.076
50.348
35.255
22.35
Financial autonomy
-6.956
5.453
17.537
28.604
24.889
24.475
32.209
39.308
46.418
Repayment capacity
0.006
0.011
0.029
None
None
3.756
1.373
2.327
2.678
Cash flow / Revenue
6.987%
8.5%
2.964%
None%
None%
2.393%
5.463%
2.771%
1.403%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
22.352024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good-14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of RACING COURSES (22.35) 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
46.42%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good+19 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of RACING COURSES (46.4%) 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
2.68 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average+11 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of RACING COURSES (2.68) 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 171.39. 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 26.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
171.394
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
26.186
Liquidity indicators evolution RACING COURSES
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
62.716
79.829
82.996
95.617
126.436
131.156
151.867
166.239
171.394
Interest coverage
1.76
1.463
3.398
None
None
11.449
5.255
10.638
26.186
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
171.392024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good+13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of RACING COURSES (171.39) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Interest coverage
26.19x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of RACING COURSES (26.2x) 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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The company must finance 23 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 44 days of revenue, i.e. 390 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +155%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
390 371 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
43 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
20 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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 (2024)
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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
44 j
WCR and payment terms evolution RACING COURSES
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-711 458 €
-398 696 €
-357 899 €
0 €
0 €
68 526 €
259 728 €
525 882 €
390 371 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
56
59
52
341
0
49
49
53
43
Supplier payment term (days)
34
31
31
248
0
30
29
36
20
Positioning of RACING COURSES in its sector
Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains
Valuation estimate
Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of RACING COURSES is estimated at
292 220 €
(range 141 513€ - 525 759€).
With an EBITDA of 35 694€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x
(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 value2024
71 tx
141k€292k€525k€
292 220 €Range: 141 513€ - 525 759€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
35 694 €×0.9x
Estimation32 780 €
23 328€ - 132 225€
Revenue Multiple30%
3 196 617 €×0.23x
Estimation724 622 €
338 489€ - 1 181 650€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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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The headquarters of RACING COURSES is located in LA VILLE-AUX-DAMES (37700), in the department Indre-et-Loire.
Where to find the tax return of RACING COURSES ?
The tax return of RACING COURSES 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 RACING COURSES operate?
RACING COURSES 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.
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