TRANSPORTS L. TAROT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS L. TAROT is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-BERTHEVIN-LA-TANNIERE (53220), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.7 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 - TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (SIREN 409087194)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 12 708 253 € 11 963 458 € 11 552 095 € 9 885 112 € 7 881 451 € 8 477 553 € 9 170 147 € N/C
Net income 215 683 € 122 354 € 130 875 € 154 291 € 186 566 € 144 648 € 140 305 € -41 198 €
EBITDA 1 116 855 € 736 693 € 706 841 € 658 406 € 746 209 € 582 342 € 369 197 € N/C
Net margin 1.7% 1.0% 1.1% 1.6% 2.4% 1.7% 1.5% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS L. TAROT achieves revenue of 12.7 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.6%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (2.7 M€), gross margin stands at 10.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 79%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.1 M€, representing 8.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 216 k€, i.e. 1.7% 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

12 708 253 €

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

10 045 024 €

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

1 116 855 €

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

264 452 €

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

215 683 €

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

8.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 346%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 8.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

345.701%

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

16.173%

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

8.186%

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

4.198

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

64.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
345.7 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (345.70) 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
16.17% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (16.2%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
4.2 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (4.20) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 148.12. 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 9.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

148.116

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

9.64

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.12 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (148.12) 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
9.64x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT (9.6x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 27 days of revenue, i.e. 966 k€ to permanently finance.

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

965 700 €

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

42 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

41 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

5 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

27 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT 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 TRANSPORTS L. TAROT is estimated at 1 522 933 € (range 787 587€ - 3 876 150€). With an EBITDA of 1 116 855€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. 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
787k€ 1522k€ 3876k€
1 522 933 € Range: 787 587€ - 3 876 150€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 116 855 € × 0.9x
Estimation 1 025 687 €
729 922€ - 4 137 291€
Revenue Multiple 30%
12 708 253 € × 0.23x
Estimation 2 880 758 €
1 345 673€ - 4 697 687€
Net Income Multiple 20%
215 683 € × 3.4x
Estimation 729 314 €
94 626€ - 1 990 993€

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 TRANSPORTS L. TAROT

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT in 2024 is 12.7 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS L. TAROT profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS L. TAROT generated a net profit of 216 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT is located in SAINT-BERTHEVIN-LA-TANNIERE (53220), in the department Mayenne.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS L. TAROT 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 TRANSPORTS L. TAROT operate?

TRANSPORTS L. TAROT 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.