STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 708 k€. 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 - STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (SIREN 340625284)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 707 647 € 926 391 € 841 926 € 906 788 € 915 436 €
Net income 40 653 € 1 929 € 923 € 3 783 € 4 220 €
EBITDA -1 359 € 5 555 € -14 096 € 31 017 € 53 540 €
Net margin 5.7% 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE achieves revenue of 708 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -6.2%). Significant drop of -24% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 708 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1 k€, representing -0.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 41 k€, i.e. 5.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

707 647 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

707 647 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-1 359 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

3 349 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

40 653 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 76%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 50%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

76.06%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

50.328%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-0.56%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-90.783

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

26.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
76.06 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.33
Med: 39.14
Q3: 108.05
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (76.06) 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
50.33% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.72%
Med: 33.7%
Q3: 50.33%
Excellent

In 2020, the financial autonomy of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (50.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-90.78 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.08 years
Q3: 2.41 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (-90.78) 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 857.73. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

857.733

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-13.392

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
857.73 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 136.09
Med: 185.13
Q3: 259.29
Excellent

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (857.73) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-13.39x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.31x
Watch

In 2020, the interest coverage of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE (-13.4x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 27 days. The gap of 45 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 53 days of revenue, i.e. 103 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-48%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

103 465 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

72 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

27 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

53 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE is estimated at 130 020 € (range 35 276€ - 257 115€). 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 2020
60 tx
35k€ 130k€ 257k€
130 020 € Range: 35 276€ - 257 115€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
707 647 € × 0.23x
Estimation 165 661 €
50 117€ - 271 732€
Net Income Multiple 20%
40 653 € × 1.9x
Estimation 76 561 €
13 017€ - 235 191€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE

What is the revenue of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE ?

The revenue of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE in 2020 is 708 k€.

Is STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE profitable?

Yes, STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE generated a net profit of 41 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE ?

The headquarters of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE is located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE (13100), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE ?

The tax return of STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE 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 TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE operate?

STE TRANSPORT FARACO ET CIE 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.