SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in LE MERLERAULT (61240), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.4 M€. 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 - SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS (SIREN 350906434)
Indicator 2024 2023 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 10 368 386 € N/C 9 155 004 € 8 201 924 € N/C
Net income 564 339 € 285 615 € 226 189 € 69 454 € 95 208 €
EBITDA 442 100 € N/C 33 043 € 180 097 € N/C
Net margin 5.4% N/C 2.5% 0.8% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS achieves revenue of 10.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +4.0%). After deducting consumption (4.8 M€), gross margin stands at 5.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 54%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 442 k€, representing 4.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 564 k€, i.e. 5.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

10 368 386 €

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

5 604 293 €

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

442 100 €

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

746 480 €

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

564 339 €

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

4.1%

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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 65%. 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 5.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.247%

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

64.584%

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

5.408%

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

0.008

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

39.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.25 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Excellent -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLUR... (0.25) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
64.58% 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLUR... (64.6%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2019
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +25 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLUR... (0.01) 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 243.67. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

243.666

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

0.871

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
243.67 2024
2019
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLUR... (243.67) 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
0.87x 2024
2019
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Good -19 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLUR... (0.9x) 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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 17 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 21 days of revenue, i.e. 606 k€ to permanently finance.

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

605 825 €

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

24 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

17 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

6 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

21 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS

Positioning of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS is estimated at 1 289 763 € (range 523 356€ - 3 010 576€). With an EBITDA of 442 100€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. 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
523k€ 1289k€ 3010k€
1 289 763 € Range: 523 356€ - 3 010 576€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
442 100 € × 0.9x
Estimation 406 012 €
288 935€ - 1 637 721€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 368 386 € × 0.23x
Estimation 2 350 348 €
1 097 905€ - 3 832 740€
Net Income Multiple 20%
564 339 € × 3.4x
Estimation 1 908 265 €
247 590€ - 5 209 473€

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 de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS

What is the revenue of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS ?

The revenue of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS in 2024 is 10.4 M€.

Is SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS profitable?

Yes, SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS generated a net profit of 564 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS ?

The headquarters of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS is located in LE MERLERAULT (61240), in the department Orne.

Where to find the tax return of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS ?

The tax return of SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS 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 DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS operate?

SOC DES TRANSPORTS MERLURIENS operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.