SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 10.2 Mds€. 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 CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA (SIREN 798361200)
Indicator 2023 2022 2017 2016
Revenue 10 170 862 159 € 9 116 434 889 € N/C 10 352 281 402 €
Net income 73 517 673 € -627 901 986 € -940 948 853 € 500 392 256 €
EBITDA 3 230 262 195 € -510 696 257 € -318 624 971 € 10 352 281 402 €
Net margin 0.7% -6.9% N/C 4.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA achieves revenue of 10.2 Bn€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.3%). Vs 2022, growth of +12% (9.1 Bn€ -> 10.2 Bn€). After deducting consumption (694.8 M€), gross margin stands at 9.5 Bn€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.2 Bn€, representing 31.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +37.4 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 73.5 M€, i.e. 0.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

10 170 862 159 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

9 476 041 505 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

3 230 262 195 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

249 589 449 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

73 517 673 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

31.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -3%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 1.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-3.368%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

3.861%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

1.624%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.051

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

22.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-3.37 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.15
Med: 18.69
Q3: 101.54
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRA... (-3.37) 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
3.86% 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 13.72%
Med: 51.34%
Q3: 84.19%
Average -33 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRA... (3.9%) 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
-0.05 years 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.83 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRA... (-0.05) 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 68.59. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

68.587

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.156

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
68.59 2023
2022
2023
Q1: 110.3
Med: 414.17
Q3: 1926.34
Average

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRA... (68.59) 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
0.16x 2023
2017
2022
2023
Q1: -38.61x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.71x
Good +23 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRA... (0.2x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 173 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 173 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 61 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 Bn€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-38%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 714 502 234 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

173 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

61 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 89 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA is estimated at 8 191 472 506 € (range 4 032 378 302€ - 13 606 517 090€). With an EBITDA of 3 230 262 195€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.52x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
89 tx
4032378k€ 8191472k€ 13606517k€
8 191 472 506 € Range: 4 032 378 302€ - 13 606 517 090€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 230 262 195 € × 4.0x
Estimation 12 989 754 590 €
6 663 369 688€ - 21 093 846 422€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 170 862 159 € × 0.52x
Estimation 5 325 239 947 €
2 178 399 689€ - 9 437 610 631€
Net Income Multiple 20%
73 517 673 € × 6.7x
Estimation 495 116 135 €
235 867 759€ - 1 141 553 450€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 89 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 CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA

What is the revenue of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA ?

The revenue of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA in 2023 is 10.2 Mds€.

Is SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA generated a net profit of 73.5 M€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA is located in address not disclosed (99).

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA ?

The tax return of SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA 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 CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA operate?

SOCIETE CONGOLAISE DE TRANSPORTS MARITIMES - SOCOTRAM SA operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.