SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in SAINT-JEAN-BONNEFONDS (42650), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.1 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 TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL (SIREN 803065473)
Indicator 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 1 126 518 € 1 064 529 € 795 952 € 811 466 € 796 732 € 640 758 €
Net income 15 956 € 73 771 € 5 088 € 27 876 € 11 656 € 23 368 €
EBITDA -26 409 € 23 191 € -42 139 € -9 827 € 8 856 € 20 626 €
Net margin 1.4% 6.9% 0.6% 3.4% 1.5% 3.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL achieves revenue of 1.1 M€. Over the period 2017-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.9%. Vs 2021: +6%. After deducting consumption (306 k€), gross margin stands at 820 k€, i.e. a rate of 73%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -26 k€, representing -2.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -214%, reducing margin by 4.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 126 518 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

820 498 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

-26 409 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

21 920 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

15 956 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 31%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

80.365%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

31.403%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-1.665%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-6.667

Asset age ratio (2022) ?
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

55.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
80.36 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 1.23
Med: 30.62
Q3: 102.17
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATI... (80.36) 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
31.4% 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 11.72%
Med: 30.44%
Q3: 49.8%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATI... (31.4%) 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
-6.67 years 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.77 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATI... (-6.67) 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 208.68. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

208.679

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

-3.245

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
208.68 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 121.22
Med: 169.77
Q3: 252.54
Good

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATI... (208.68) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-3.25x 2022
2020
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.7x
Average

In 2022, the interest coverage of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATI... (-3.2x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The gap of 46 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 79 days of revenue, i.e. 248 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2022, WCR increased by +84%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

247 823 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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

79 j

Supplier credit (2022) ?
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

33 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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

5 j

WCR in days of revenue (2022) ?
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

79 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL is estimated at 154 590 € (range 94 258€ - 254 197€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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 2022
56 tx
94k€ 154k€ 254k€
154 590 € Range: 94 258€ - 254 197€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
1 126 518 € × 0.20x
Estimation 225 428 €
142 697€ - 363 727€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 956 € × 3.0x
Estimation 48 334 €
21 602€ - 89 904€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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 routiers de fret de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL

What is the revenue of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL ?

The revenue of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL in 2022 is 1.1 M€.

Is SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL is located in SAINT-JEAN-BONNEFONDS (42650), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL ?

The tax return of SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL 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 TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL operate?

SOCIETE TRANSPORTS LOCATIONS MOREL operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.