STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES is a French company founded 48 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SALLES-MONGISCARD (64300), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 46.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES (SIREN 313167884)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 46 336 613 € 44 693 566 € 37 397 775 € 33 320 255 € 35 866 191 € 30 657 865 € 27 202 049 €
Net income 43 085 € 249 482 € 225 829 € 144 330 € 322 595 € 386 220 € 407 035 €
EBITDA -703 486 € -1 371 353 € -989 363 € -863 818 € -976 482 € -278 487 € -92 154 €
Net margin 0.1% 0.6% 0.6% 0.4% 0.9% 1.3% 1.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES achieves revenue of 46.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.9%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (3.0 M€), gross margin stands at 43.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -703 k€, representing -1.5% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 43 k€, i.e. 0.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

46 336 613 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

43 341 650 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
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

-703 486 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

384 631 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

43 085 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 42%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

17.107%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
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

41.62%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
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

-1.865%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
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

-1.034

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

32.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.11 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TR... (17.11) 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
41.62% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TR... (41.6%) 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
-1.03 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TR... (-1.03) 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 145.29. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
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

145.287

Interest coverage (2024) ?
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

-3.729

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.29 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TR... (145.29) 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
-3.73x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TR... (-3.7x) 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: 85 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. The gap of 40 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 78 days of revenue, i.e. 10.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +46%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
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

10 063 386 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
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

85 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
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

45 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
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 (2024) ?
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

78 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES is estimated at 6 360 538 € (range 2 951 501€ - 10 436 263€). 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 2024
71 tx
2951k€ 6360k€ 10436k€
6 360 538 € Range: 2 951 501€ - 10 436 263€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
46 336 613 € × 0.23x
Estimation 10 503 771 €
4 906 568€ - 17 128 624€
Net Income Multiple 20%
43 085 € × 3.4x
Estimation 145 688 €
18 902€ - 397 722€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 interurbains)

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Frequently asked questions about STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES

What is the revenue of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES ?

The revenue of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES in 2024 is 46.3 M€.

Is STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES profitable?

Yes, STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES generated a net profit of 43 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES ?

The headquarters of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES is located in SALLES-MONGISCARD (64300), in the department Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Where to find the tax return of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES ?

The tax return of STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES 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 STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES operate?

STE D'EXPLOITATION DES TRANSPORTS MESPLES 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.