TROPIC CAR SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TROPIC CAR SARL is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in POINTE-A-PITRE (97110), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 385 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - TROPIC CAR SARL (SIREN 342211331)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 385 326 € 375 256 € 274 162 € 245 566 € 355 367 € 378 452 € 358 180 €
Net income -40 957 € 79 495 € 18 933 € -74 325 € -123 854 € -3 546 € 23 308 €
EBITDA -55 390 € 61 922 € -2 149 € -74 620 € -127 406 € -41 613 € 52 698 €
Net margin -10.6% 21.2% 6.9% -30.3% -34.9% -0.9% 6.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TROPIC CAR SARL achieves revenue of 385 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +0.9%). Vs 2022: +3%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 385 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 -55 k€, representing -14.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+3%), EBITDA varies by -189%, reducing margin by 30.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -41 k€ (-10.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

385 326 €

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

385 326 €

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

-55 390 €

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

-67 179 €

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

-40 957 €

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

-14.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 6%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

8.197%

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

6.442%

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

-4.998%

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

-1.208

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

16.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
TROPIC CAR SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
8.2 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 14.52
Q3: 117.12
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of TROPIC CAR SARL (8.20) 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
6.44% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.18%
Med: 21.3%
Q3: 49.35%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TROPIC CAR SARL (6.4%) 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
-1.21 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 2.25 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TROPIC CAR SARL (-1.21) 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 567.15. 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

567.149

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

-3.391

Liquidity indicators evolution
TROPIC CAR SARL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
567.15 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 74.6
Med: 176.18
Q3: 351.42
Excellent +35 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TROPIC CAR SARL (567.15) 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
-3.39x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 6.61x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of TROPIC CAR SARL (-3.4x) 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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 37 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 24 days. Overall, WCR represents 169 days of revenue, i.e. 181 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +1765%, 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

181 015 €

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

13 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

37 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

169 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TROPIC CAR SARL

Positioning of TROPIC CAR SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 276 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of TROPIC CAR SARL is estimated at 899 209 € (range 209 941€ - 1 169 268€). The price/revenue ratio is 2.33x (premium 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.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
276 transactions
209k€ 899k€ 1169k€
899 209 € Range: 209 941€ - 1 169 268€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
385 326 € × 2.33x = 899 209 €
Range: 209 941€ - 1 169 268€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 276 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 TROPIC CAR SARL

What is the revenue of TROPIC CAR SARL ?

The revenue of TROPIC CAR SARL in 2024 is 385 k€.

Is TROPIC CAR SARL profitable?

TROPIC CAR SARL recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TROPIC CAR SARL ?

The headquarters of TROPIC CAR SARL is located in POINTE-A-PITRE (97110), in the department Guadeloupe.

Where to find the tax return of TROPIC CAR SARL ?

The tax return of TROPIC CAR 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 TROPIC CAR SARL operate?

TROPIC CAR SARL operates in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 77.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.