SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE is a French company founded 69 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LA SOUTERRAINE (23300), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.8 M€. 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 - SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (SIREN 995750155)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 837 071 € 7 271 136 € 7 203 252 € 6 576 171 € 7 023 695 € 7 609 531 € 7 663 986 € 6 813 735 €
Net income -529 970 € 23 936 € 18 515 € -143 059 € -245 461 € 92 252 € 398 695 € 313 702 €
EBITDA -459 191 € -264 385 € 89 992 € -68 417 € -225 888 € 21 124 € 295 270 € 158 680 €
Net margin -6.8% 0.3% 0.3% -2.2% -3.5% 1.2% 5.2% 4.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE achieves revenue of 7.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +1.8%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (1.8 M€), gross margin stands at 6.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -459 k€, representing -5.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+8%), EBITDA varies by -74%, reducing margin by 2.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -530 k€ (-6.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

7 837 071 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

6 033 114 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-459 191 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-482 742 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-529 970 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-5.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 191%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

191.328%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

17.823%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-6.586%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-2.302

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

25.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
191.33 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (191.33) 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
17.82% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (17.8%) 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
-2.3 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (-2.30) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 89.54. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

89.544

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-10.419

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
89.54 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (89.54) 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
-10.42x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE (-10.4x) 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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 23 days of revenue, i.e. 491 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-51%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

491 228 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

42 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

55 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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

4 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
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

23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE 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 SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE is estimated at 1 776 539 € (range 829 864€ - 2 897 023€). 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 value 2024
71 tx
829k€ 1776k€ 2897k€
1 776 539 € Range: 829 864€ - 2 897 023€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
7 837 071 € × 0.23x = 1 776 539 €
Range: 829 865€ - 2 897 023€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)

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Frequently asked questions about SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE

What is the revenue of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE ?

The revenue of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE in 2024 is 7.8 M€.

Is SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE profitable?

SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE ?

The headquarters of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE is located in LA SOUTERRAINE (23300), in the department Creuse.

Where to find the tax return of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE ?

The tax return of SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE 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 SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE operate?

SOC AUTO EXPRESS MODERNE 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.