RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PARIS 16 (75016), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 276 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 CONNECT SIGNALISATION (SIREN 818722514)
Indicator 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 276 198 € 232 679 € 108 900 €
Net income 78 066 € 125 044 € 68 768 €
EBITDA 110 929 € 183 175 € 96 281 €
Net margin 28.3% 53.7% 63.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION achieves revenue of 276 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +36.4%. Vs 2018, growth of +19% (233 k€ -> 276 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 276 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 111 k€, representing 40.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+19%), EBITDA varies by -39%, reducing margin by 38.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 78 k€, i.e. 28.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

276 198 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

276 198 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

110 929 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

102 601 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

78 066 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

40.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 80%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 31.3% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.153%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

79.517%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

31.263%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.003

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

53.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.15 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.3
Q3: 44.15
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION (0.15) 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
79.52% 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 5.57%
Med: 39.6%
Q3: 73.6%
Excellent +10 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION (79.5%) 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
0.0 years 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.69 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION (0.00) 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 434.97. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

434.97

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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
434.97 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 136.01
Med: 273.95
Q3: 675.24
Good +15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION (434.97) 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
0.0x 2019
2016
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.24x
Average

In 2019, the interest coverage of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION (0.0x) 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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 97 days of revenue, i.e. 74 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +148%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

74 076 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

69 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

47 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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) ?
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

97 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 73 transactions of similar company sales in 2019, the value of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION is estimated at 284 351 € (range 161 117€ - 588 752€). With an EBITDA of 110 929€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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 2019
73 tx
161k€ 284k€ 588k€
284 351 € Range: 161 117€ - 588 752€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
110 929 € × 3.3x
Estimation 366 680 €
218 254€ - 742 245€
Revenue Multiple 30%
276 198 € × 0.48x
Estimation 133 026 €
72 084€ - 270 933€
Net Income Multiple 20%
78 066 € × 3.9x
Estimation 305 516 €
151 830€ - 681 750€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 73 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)

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Frequently asked questions about RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION

What is the revenue of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION ?

The revenue of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION in 2019 is 276 k€.

Is RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION profitable?

Yes, RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION generated a net profit of 78 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION ?

The headquarters of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION is located in PARIS 16 (75016), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION ?

The tax return of RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION 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 CONNECT SIGNALISATION operate?

RAIL CONNECT SIGNALISATION operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.