TRANS-LOC SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANS-LOC SARL is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in FORT-DE-FRANCE (97212), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 216 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 - TRANS-LOC SARL (SIREN 451024772)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 216 211 € 193 253 € 227 865 €
Net income 34 683 € 31 204 € 31 979 €
EBITDA 72 583 € 44 264 € 52 840 €
Net margin 16.0% 16.1% 14.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, TRANS-LOC SARL achieves revenue of 216 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.6%). Vs 2017, growth of +12% (193 k€ -> 216 k€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 216 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 73 k€, representing 33.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +10.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 35 k€, i.e. 16.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

216 211 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

216 211 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

72 583 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

40 387 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

34 683 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

33.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 30.5% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.029%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

1.515%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

30.517%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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

35.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRANS-LOC SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.03 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 1.65
Med: 22.64
Q3: 71.16
Good

In 2018, the debt ratio of TRANS-LOC SARL (2.03) 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
1.51% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 13.74%
Med: 32.97%
Q3: 51.54%
Watch

In 2018, the financial autonomy of TRANS-LOC SARL (1.5%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.04 years
Q3: 1.27 years
Excellent

In 2018, the repayment capacity of TRANS-LOC SARL (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 243.21. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

243.209

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

0.263

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
243.21 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 122.23
Med: 168.84
Q3: 247.66
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of TRANS-LOC SARL (243.21) 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
0.26x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 2.62x
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of TRANS-LOC SARL (0.3x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 106 days of revenue, i.e. 64 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2018, WCR increased by +106%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

63 845 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

73 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

68 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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 (2018) ?
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
TRANS-LOC SARL

Positioning of TRANS-LOC SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of TRANS-LOC SARL is estimated at 106 298 € (range 50 570€ - 246 498€). With an EBITDA of 72 583€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.17x (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 2018
53 tx
50k€ 106k€ 246k€
106 298 € Range: 50 570€ - 246 498€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
72 583 € × 2.3x
Estimation 166 185 €
75 616€ - 389 021€
Revenue Multiple 30%
216 211 € × 0.17x
Estimation 36 034 €
16 769€ - 59 627€
Net Income Multiple 20%
34 683 € × 1.8x
Estimation 61 980 €
38 662€ - 170 502€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 TRANS-LOC SARL

What is the revenue of TRANS-LOC SARL ?

The revenue of TRANS-LOC SARL in 2018 is 216 k€.

Is TRANS-LOC SARL profitable?

Yes, TRANS-LOC SARL generated a net profit of 35 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of TRANS-LOC SARL ?

The headquarters of TRANS-LOC SARL is located in FORT-DE-FRANCE (97212), in the department Martinique.

Where to find the tax return of TRANS-LOC SARL ?

The tax return of TRANS-LOC SARL 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 TRANS-LOC SARL operate?

TRANS-LOC SARL 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.