SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports urbains et suburbains de voyageurs. Based in PAU (64000), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 31.4 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 - SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE (SIREN 318055043)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 31 368 017 € 29 812 163 € 27 758 861 € 26 164 892 € 27 368 342 € 26 095 775 € 25 664 256 € 26 427 348 €
Net income 208 614 € -65 040 € -494 725 € -66 939 € 466 992 € 228 540 € 308 923 € 205 296 €
EBITDA -167 426 € -862 988 € -1 367 951 € -668 548 € -108 072 € -282 957 € -38 864 € -30 759 €
Net margin 0.7% -0.2% -1.8% -0.3% 1.7% 0.9% 1.2% 0.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE achieves revenue of 31.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.5%). Vs 2022: +5%. After deducting consumption (3.4 M€), gross margin stands at 27.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -167 k€, representing -0.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 209 k€, 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

31 368 017 €

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

27 943 704 €

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

-167 426 €

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

57 573 €

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

208 614 €

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

-0.5%

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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 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 0.1% 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

0.0%

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

18.586%

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

0.053%

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

0.0

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

29.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.28
Q3: 28.2
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D... (0.00) 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
18.59% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 6.72%
Med: 21.65%
Q3: 47.54%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D... (18.6%) 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
0.0 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.14 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D... (0.00) 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 121.97. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

121.967

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
121.97 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 102.62
Med: 136.28
Q3: 245.84
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D... (121.97) 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
0.0x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.98x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D... (0.0x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 86 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 70 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 8 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-17 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-197%), 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

-1 490 294 €

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

16 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

86 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

8 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

-17 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports urbains et suburbains de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 206 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE is estimated at 9 365 764 € (range 3 727 774€ - 16 831 798€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.48x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2023
206 transactions
3727k€ 9365k€ 16831k€
9 365 764 € Range: 3 727 774€ - 16 831 798€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
31 368 017 € × 0.48x
Estimation 15 116 394 €
6 028 374€ - 26 864 357€
Net Income Multiple 20%
208 614 € × 3.5x
Estimation 739 819 €
276 874€ - 1 782 960€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 206 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 urbains et suburbains de voyageurs)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE

What is the revenue of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE ?

The revenue of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE in 2023 is 31.4 M€.

Is SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE generated a net profit of 209 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE is located in PAU (64000), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE ?

The tax return of SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE 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 PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE operate?

SOCIETE PUBLIQUE LOCALE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS ET DES SERVICES A LA MOBILITE DE L'AGGLOMERATION PALOISE operates in the sector Transports urbains et suburbains de voyageurs (NAF code 49.31Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.