RELAIS EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

RELAIS EXPRESS is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Restauration traditionnelle. Based in PARIS (75010), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 244 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 - RELAIS EXPRESS (SIREN 342647385)
Indicator 2021 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 243 829 € 312 627 € 325 373 € 280 336 €
Net income 80 217 € 19 488 € 17 998 € 13 679 €
EBITDA 105 705 € 33 740 € 26 407 € 25 542 €
Net margin 32.9% 6.2% 5.5% 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, RELAIS EXPRESS achieves revenue of 244 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.4%). Significant drop of -22% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (72 k€), gross margin stands at 172 k€, i.e. a rate of 71%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 106 k€, representing 43.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +32.6 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 80 k€, i.e. 32.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

243 829 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

172 275 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

105 705 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

98 440 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

80 217 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

36.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 77%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 30.1% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

5.064%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

77.019%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

30.083%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.133

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

10.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
5.06 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 1.38
Med: 53.42
Q3: 168.44
Good

In 2021, the debt ratio of RELAIS EXPRESS (5.06) 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
77.02% 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 9.07%
Med: 32.0%
Q3: 55.27%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of RELAIS EXPRESS (77.0%) 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
0.13 years 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.73 years
Q3: 3.07 years
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of RELAIS EXPRESS (0.13) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 317.94. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

317.942

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.11

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
317.94 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 86.42
Med: 176.93
Q3: 313.83
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of RELAIS EXPRESS (317.94) 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
0.11x 2021
2018
2019
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.46x
Q3: 3.34x
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of RELAIS EXPRESS (0.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 39 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 7 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-47 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-113%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-31 676 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

39 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

7 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

-47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of RELAIS EXPRESS in its sector

Comparison with sector Restauration traditionnelle

Valuation estimate

Based on 663 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of RELAIS EXPRESS is estimated at 478 260 € (range 269 571€ - 882 910€). With an EBITDA of 105 705€, the sector multiple of 5.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.87x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
663 transactions
269k€ 478k€ 882k€
478 260 € Range: 269 571€ - 882 910€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
105 705 € × 5.7x
Estimation 601 536 €
346 490€ - 1 122 545€
Revenue Multiple 30%
243 829 € × 0.87x
Estimation 211 332 €
138 034€ - 349 064€
Net Income Multiple 20%
80 217 € × 7.1x
Estimation 570 463 €
274 583€ - 1 084 596€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 663 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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Frequently asked questions about RELAIS EXPRESS

What is the revenue of RELAIS EXPRESS ?

The revenue of RELAIS EXPRESS in 2021 is 244 k€.

Is RELAIS EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, RELAIS EXPRESS generated a net profit of 80 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of RELAIS EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of RELAIS EXPRESS is located in PARIS (75010), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of RELAIS EXPRESS ?

The tax return of RELAIS EXPRESS 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 RELAIS EXPRESS operate?

RELAIS EXPRESS operates in the sector Restauration traditionnelle (NAF code 56.10A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.