SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in PARIGNE-SUR-BRAYE (53100), this company of category PME shows in 2025 a revenue of 6.5 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 D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS (SIREN 310849138)
Indicator 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 481 752 € 6 321 208 € 5 894 545 € 5 350 107 € 4 385 634 € 4 653 245 € 3 192 678 € 3 662 180 € 3 342 049 € 2 119 554 €
Net income 541 546 € 684 663 € 762 338 € 495 125 € 511 597 € 918 034 € 136 158 € 154 424 € 139 732 € 29 998 €
EBITDA 763 186 € 869 590 € 1 393 728 € 964 530 € 943 432 € 1 196 092 € 119 175 € 264 136 € 227 251 € 10 106 €
Net margin 8.4% 10.8% 12.9% 9.3% 11.7% 19.7% 4.3% 4.2% 4.2% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2025, SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS achieves revenue of 6.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2025, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.2%. Vs 2024: +3%. After deducting consumption (847 k€), gross margin stands at 5.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 763 k€, representing 11.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 542 k€, i.e. 8.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2025) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

6 481 752 €

Gross margin (2025) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

5 635 221 €

EBITDA (2025) ?
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

763 186 €

EBIT (2025) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

705 835 €

Net income (2025) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

541 546 €

EBITDA margin (2025) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

11.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 22%. 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 49%. 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 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2025) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

22.036%

Financial autonomy (2025) ?
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

48.593%

Cash flow / Revenue (2025) ?
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

10.626%

Repayment capacity (2025) ?
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

0.461

Asset age ratio (2025) ?
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

16.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
22.04 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 3.08
Med: 26.1
Q3: 55.74
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the debt ratio of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION D... (22.04) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
48.59% 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 28.79%
Med: 48.24%
Q3: 64.25%
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION D... (48.6%) 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
0.46 years 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 2.66 years
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION D... (0.46) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 106.31. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2025) ?
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

106.315

Interest coverage (2025) ?
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

0.653

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
106.31 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 141.77
Med: 203.92
Q3: 329.15
Watch -38 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION D... (106.31) 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
0.65x 2025
2023
2024
2025
Q1: 0.04x
Med: 0.86x
Q3: 8.11x
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2025, the interest coverage of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION D... (0.7x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 64 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 873 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2025, WCR increased by +105%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2025) ?
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

873 027 €

Customer credit (2025) ?
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

44 j

Supplier credit (2025) ?
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

64 j

Inventory turnover (2025) ?
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 (2025) ?
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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS is estimated at 1 083 381 € (range 436 561€ - 2 727 269€). With an EBITDA of 763 186€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2025
85 tx
436k€ 1083k€ 2727k€
1 083 381 € Range: 436 561€ - 2 727 269€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
763 186 € × 1.4x
Estimation 1 068 313 €
299 792€ - 3 031 683€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 481 752 € × 0.14x
Estimation 915 798 €
689 129€ - 2 054 463€
Net Income Multiple 20%
541 546 € × 2.5x
Estimation 1 372 428 €
399 634€ - 2 975 446€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS

What is the revenue of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS ?

The revenue of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS in 2025 is 6.5 M€.

Is SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS generated a net profit of 542 k€ in 2025.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS is located in PARIGNE-SUR-BRAYE (53100), in the department Mayenne.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS ?

The tax return of SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS 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 D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS operate?

SOCIETE D' EXPLOITATION DES CARS BLEUS operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.