SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in ARTIX (64170), this company of category GE shows in 2020 a revenue of 5.0 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 - SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES (SIREN 353559495)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 030 765 € 5 788 374 € 5 692 984 € 5 661 908 € 5 337 085 €
Net income 127 918 € 133 599 € 80 260 € 114 006 € 84 243 €
EBITDA 28 369 € -158 390 € -295 679 € -117 823 € -114 326 €
Net margin 2.5% 2.3% 1.4% 2.0% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES achieves revenue of 5.0 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.5%). Significant drop of -13% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 3.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 69%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 28 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 128 k€, i.e. 2.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

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

5 030 765 €

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

3 484 584 €

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

28 369 €

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

115 439 €

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

127 918 €

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

0.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 66%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 44%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

66.49%

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

43.946%

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

-0.141%

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

-142.985

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

39.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
66.49 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.33
Med: 39.14
Q3: 108.05
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRAN... (66.49) 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
43.95% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.72%
Med: 33.7%
Q3: 50.33%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRAN... (44.0%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-142.99 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.08 years
Q3: 2.41 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRAN... (-142.99) 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 334.23. 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 19.5x. 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

334.233

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

19.497

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
334.23 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 136.09
Med: 185.13
Q3: 259.29
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRAN... (334.23) 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
19.5x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.31x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRAN... (19.5x) 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. Average customer payment term: 54 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The company must finance 26 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 124 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 733 451 €

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

54 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

28 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

124 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES is estimated at 420 382 € (range 122 358€ - 775 860€). With an EBITDA of 28 369€, the sector multiple of 1.3x 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 2020
60 tx
122k€ 420k€ 775k€
420 382 € Range: 122 358€ - 775 860€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
28 369 € × 1.3x
Estimation 37 778 €
14 562€ - 96 634€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 030 765 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 177 709 €
356 286€ - 1 931 780€
Net Income Multiple 20%
127 918 € × 1.9x
Estimation 240 904 €
40 959€ - 740 049€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES

What is the revenue of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The revenue of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES in 2020 is 5.0 M€.

Is SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES generated a net profit of 128 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES is located in ARTIX (64170), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES ?

The tax return of SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES 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 SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES operate?

SOCIETE BEARNAISE DE TRANSPORTS AUTOMOBILES 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.