SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis. Based in LORGUES (83510), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 167 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 - SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS (SIREN 642055073)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 167 023 € 339 881 € 335 451 € 322 535 € 317 453 €
Net income -7 924 € 4 805 € -4 684 € -7 732 € 2 116 €
EBITDA 8 941 € 16 035 € 22 302 € 24 942 € 28 455 €
Net margin -4.7% 1.4% -1.4% -2.4% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS achieves revenue of 167 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -14.8%). Significant drop of -51% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (23 k€), gross margin stands at 144 k€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 9 k€, representing 5.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -8 k€ (-4.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

167 023 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

143 545 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

8 941 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-7 941 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-7 924 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

3.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 55%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

55.496%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

16.785%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-0.773%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-12.807

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

48.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
55.5 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.26
Q3: 153.74
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT T... (55.50) 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
16.79% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 1.42%
Med: 32.52%
Q3: 66.74%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT T... (16.8%) 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
-12.81 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT T... (-12.81) 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 37.02. 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 18.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

37.017

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

18.488

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
37.02 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 63.34
Med: 174.83
Q3: 445.3
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT T... (37.02) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
18.49x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.74x
Excellent

In 2020, the interest coverage of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT T... (18.5x) 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. WCR is negative (-413 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-191 671 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

-413 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS

Positioning of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis

Valuation estimate

Based on 116 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS is estimated at 64 093 € (range 36 957€ - 114 192€). With an EBITDA of 8 941€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.61x (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 2020
116 transactions
36k€ 64k€ 114k€
64 093 € Range: 36 957€ - 114 192€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
8 941 € × 4.6x
Estimation 41 560 €
23 612€ - 74 186€
Revenue Multiple 30%
167 023 € × 0.61x
Estimation 101 649 €
59 200€ - 180 871€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 116 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 de voyageurs par taxis)

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Frequently asked questions about SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS

What is the revenue of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS ?

The revenue of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS in 2020 is 167 k€.

Is SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS profitable?

SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS ?

The headquarters of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS is located in LORGUES (83510), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS ?

The tax return of SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS 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 MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS operate?

SOC MECANIQUE TRANSPORT TAXIS operates in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis (NAF code 49.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.