RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sociétés holding. Based in GONDECOURT (59147), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 285 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 - RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS (SIREN 508119039)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2018 2017
Revenue 284 800 € 301 000 € 321 000 € 116 150 € 71 000 € 175 670 € 194 544 €
Net income 252 478 € 3 266 712 € 7 798 739 € 475 418 € 7 617 € 16 435 € -294 736 €
EBITDA 15 075 € 46 306 € 51 249 € 49 877 € 17 863 € 16 842 € -94 407 €
Net margin 88.7% 1085.3% 2429.5% 409.3% 10.7% 9.4% -151.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS achieves revenue of 285 k€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.9%. Slight decline of -5% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 285 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 15 k€, representing 5.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-5%), EBITDA varies by -67%, reducing margin by 10.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 252 k€, i.e. 88.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

284 800 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

284 800 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

15 075 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

15 087 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

252 478 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 92%. 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 4.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 89.1% 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 (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

8.52%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

91.818%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

89.136%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

4.74

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.52 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.1
Med: 13.78
Q3: 79.91
Good -14 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEE... (8.52) 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
91.82% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 21.11%
Med: 62.06%
Q3: 90.2%
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the financial autonomy of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEE... (91.8%) 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
4.74 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 3.28 years
Average +23 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEE... (4.74) 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 2990.53. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

2990.525

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
2990.53 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 111.66
Med: 499.96
Q3: 2835.13
Excellent +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEE... (2990.53) 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
0.0x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: -53.22x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEE... (0.0x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 97 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 53 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 1008 days of revenue, i.e. 797 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +293%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

797 457 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

44 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

97 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

1008 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sociétés holding

Valuation estimate

Based on 70 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS is estimated at 262 632 € (range 93 493€ - 534 019€). With an EBITDA of 15 075€, the sector multiple of 2.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.67x (in line with sector norms). 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 2022
70 tx
93k€ 262k€ 534k€
262 632 € Range: 93 493€ - 534 019€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
15 075 € × 2.4x
Estimation 36 479 €
18 997€ - 121 241€
Revenue Multiple 30%
284 800 € × 0.67x
Estimation 190 205 €
77 944€ - 309 987€
Net Income Multiple 20%
252 478 € × 3.7x
Estimation 936 656 €
303 060€ - 1 902 017€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 70 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...).

Similar companies (Activités des sociétés holding)

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Frequently asked questions about RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS

What is the revenue of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS ?

The revenue of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS in 2022 is 285 k€.

Is RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS profitable?

Yes, RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS generated a net profit of 252 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS ?

The headquarters of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS is located in GONDECOURT (59147), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS ?

The tax return of RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS 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 RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS operate?

RAIL AUTOMATION & ENGINEERING FOR TURNED KEY EQUIPMENTS operates in the sector Activités des sociétés holding (NAF code 64.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.