SWEET EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SWEET EXPRESS is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in SAINT-MARS-LA-BRIERE (72470), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 1.0 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 - SWEET EXPRESS (SIREN 813665882)
Indicator 2022 2020 2018 2016
Revenue 1 019 021 € 1 057 473 € 507 862 € 602 988 €
Net income 160 817 € 264 525 € -74 630 € 42 441 €
EBITDA 268 285 € 380 468 € 12 244 € 58 041 €
Net margin 15.8% 25.0% -14.7% 7.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, SWEET EXPRESS achieves revenue of 1.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2022, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.1%. Slight decline of -4% vs 2020. After deducting consumption (24 k€), gross margin stands at 995 k€, i.e. a rate of 98%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 268 k€, representing 26.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-4%), EBITDA varies by -29%, reducing margin by 9.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 161 k€, i.e. 15.8% 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

1 019 021 €

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

995 489 €

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

268 285 €

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

243 898 €

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

160 817 €

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

26.2%

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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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Cash flow represents 18.1% 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 (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

0.0%

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

34.905%

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

18.068%

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

0.0

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

11.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
SWEET EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 1.23
Med: 30.62
Q3: 102.17
Excellent -27 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the debt ratio of SWEET EXPRESS (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
34.91% 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 11.72%
Med: 30.44%
Q3: 49.8%
Good

In 2022, the financial autonomy of SWEET EXPRESS (34.9%) 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
0.0 years 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.77 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the repayment capacity of SWEET EXPRESS (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 139.78. 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

139.784

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
SWEET EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
139.78 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 121.22
Med: 169.77
Q3: 252.54
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of SWEET EXPRESS (139.78) 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 2022
2018
2020
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.7x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of SWEET EXPRESS (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: 158 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 86 days. The gap of 72 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 106 days of revenue, i.e. 299 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2022, WCR increased by +509%, 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

299 093 €

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

158 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

86 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

0 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

106 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SWEET EXPRESS

Positioning of SWEET EXPRESS 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 SWEET EXPRESS is estimated at 342 827 € (range 167 473€ - 756 831€). With an EBITDA of 268 285€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. 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
167k€ 342k€ 756k€
342 827 € Range: 167 473€ - 756 831€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
268 285 € × 1.4x
Estimation 368 445 €
170 411€ - 953 802€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 019 021 € × 0.20x
Estimation 203 916 €
129 080€ - 329 018€
Net Income Multiple 20%
160 817 € × 3.0x
Estimation 487 147 €
217 721€ - 906 123€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about SWEET EXPRESS

What is the revenue of SWEET EXPRESS ?

The revenue of SWEET EXPRESS in 2022 is 1.0 M€.

Is SWEET EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, SWEET EXPRESS generated a net profit of 161 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of SWEET EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of SWEET EXPRESS is located in SAINT-MARS-LA-BRIERE (72470), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of SWEET EXPRESS ?

The tax return of SWEET EXPRESS 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 SWEET EXPRESS operate?

SWEET EXPRESS 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.