UTE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

UTE is a French company founded 35 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LE MESNIL-AMELOT (77990), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 8.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - UTE (SIREN 380533422)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 8 783 851 € 12 162 087 € 8 799 794 € 9 712 423 € 8 856 187 € 8 093 192 €
Net income 133 258 € -153 431 € -92 998 € 392 618 € 16 751 € 133 513 €
EBITDA 230 985 € -240 336 € -272 618 € 563 167 € -61 946 € 467 039 €
Net margin 1.5% -1.3% -1.1% 4.0% 0.2% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, UTE achieves revenue of 8.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +1.2%). Significant drop of -28% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (3 k€), gross margin stands at 8.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 231 k€, representing 2.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 133 k€, i.e. 1.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

8 783 851 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 781 274 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

230 985 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

117 056 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

133 258 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 140%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

140.271%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

15.003%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

1.851%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

3.585

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

33.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
140.27 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 4.55
Med: 33.71
Q3: 97.62
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of UTE (140.27) 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
15.0% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 34.08%
Q3: 51.24%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of UTE (15.0%) 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
3.58 years 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Average +50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of UTE (3.58) 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 106.22. 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 2.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

106.215

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

2.162

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
106.22 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 126.62
Med: 173.62
Q3: 248.44
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In 2023, the liquidity ratio of UTE (106.22) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
2.16x 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 3.19x
Good +42 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of UTE (2.2x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. The company must finance 9 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 1.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +84%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

1 094 731 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

61 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

52 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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 (2023) ?
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

45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of UTE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of UTE is estimated at 803 409 € (range 313 649€ - 2 156 852€). With an EBITDA of 230 985€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2023
53 tx
313k€ 803k€ 2156k€
803 409 € Range: 313 649€ - 2 156 852€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
230 985 € × 2.3x
Estimation 539 474 €
217 240€ - 1 652 915€
Revenue Multiple 30%
8 783 851 € × 0.19x
Estimation 1 630 244 €
617 039€ - 3 758 998€
Net Income Multiple 20%
133 258 € × 1.7x
Estimation 222 994 €
99 587€ - 1 013 480€

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 UTE

What is the revenue of UTE ?

The revenue of UTE in 2023 is 8.8 M€.

Is UTE profitable?

Yes, UTE generated a net profit of 133 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of UTE ?

The headquarters of UTE is located in LE MESNIL-AMELOT (77990), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of UTE ?

The tax return of UTE 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 UTE operate?

UTE 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.