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RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers. Based in BURNHAUPT-LE-HAUT (68520), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 742 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (SIREN 518020169)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 741 884 €
Net income 36 231 €
EBITDA 51 857 €
Net margin 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES achieves revenue of 742 k€. After deducting consumption (316 k€), gross margin stands at 425 k€, i.e. a rate of 57%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 52 k€, representing 7.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 36 k€, i.e. 4.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

741 884 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

425 492 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

51 857 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

2 269 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

36 231 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

7.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 43%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 7.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

43.415%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

30.646%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

7.023%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

1.204

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

40.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
43.41 2016
2016
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.11
Q3: 41.47
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (43.41) 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
30.65% 2016
2016
Q1: 20.34%
Med: 41.44%
Q3: 60.94%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (30.6%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
1.2 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.05 years
Q3: 1.29 years
Average

In 2016, the repayment capacity of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1.20) 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 118.30. 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 6.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

118.298

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

6.14

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
118.3 2016
2016
Q1: 148.2
Med: 210.65
Q3: 327.45
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (118.30) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
6.14x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.77x
Q3: 5.34x
Excellent

In 2016, the interest coverage of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES (6.1x) 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: 125 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 124 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 144 days of revenue, i.e. 296 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

295 849 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

125 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

124 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

16 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

144 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers

Valuation estimate

Based on 356 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES is estimated at 89 512 € (range 39 418€ - 214 929€). With an EBITDA of 51 857€, the sector multiple of 1.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2016
356 transactions
39k€ 89k€ 214k€
89 512 € Range: 39 418€ - 214 929€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
51 857 € × 1.5x
Estimation 75 563 €
24 927€ - 211 277€
Revenue Multiple 30%
741 884 € × 0.19x
Estimation 138 120 €
76 811€ - 247 840€
Net Income Multiple 20%
36 231 € × 1.4x
Estimation 51 475 €
19 557€ - 174 695€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 356 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers)

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Frequently asked questions about RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

What is the revenue of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES ?

The revenue of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES in 2016 is 742 k€.

Is RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES profitable?

Yes, RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES generated a net profit of 36 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES ?

The headquarters of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES is located in BURNHAUPT-LE-HAUT (68520), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES ?

The tax return of RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES 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 MAINTENANCE SERVICES operate?

RAIL MAINTENANCE SERVICES operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de fournitures et équipements industriels divers (NAF code 46.69B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.