About Universal Express
Universal Express is a public limited company (NV/SA) based in Brussel, founded in 1956. According to the company register, Universal Express has the status "Opening faillissement". Its main activity is classified as "Goederenvervoer over de weg". For the 2024 financial year, Universal Express reported a loss of €1.8 million. That makes 5 loss-making financial years in a row for Universal Express. Revenue came to €5.5 million, down 30% on 2023. It employed an average of 8.3 full-time equivalents. Equity is negative (-€2.8 million): liabilities exceed assets. In 2006 it was €4.5 million. 19 annual accounts are available, covering 2006 to 2024.
- Sectors
- Transport companies
- Activities
- Signals
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Juridical warningJuridical warning
The legal status points to elevated risk (e.g. dissolution or bankruptcy).
Negative equityNegative equity € -2.78MEquity is negative: debts exceed assets (technically insolvent).
Reporting lossesReporting losses € -1.76MThe company reported a loss in the latest financial year.
Poor liquidityPoor liquidity 0.16The current ratio is below 1: may be insufficient to cover short-term debt.
Negative cashflowNegative cashflow € -1.76MOperating cash flow was negative in the latest financial year.
Negative EBITDANegative EBITDA € -1.73MEBITDA is negative: operating activities are loss-making.
High social debt vs. personnel costsHigh social debt vs. personnel costs 41.7%Social debts are a high share of personnel costs, which may indicate social security arrears.
High turnoverHigh turnover € 5.48MSubstantial turnover in the latest financial year.
- Shareholders
- Leman 77,41%, Ziegler 9,99%
- Investments
- Ziegler 10,57%
Financial ratios
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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€
5.48M
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€
7.87M
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€
18.54M
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€
16.06M
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€
-1.73M
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€
-3.82M
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€
-910K
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€
-826K
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€
-1.79M
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€
-3.94M
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€
-980K
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€
-948K
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€
-2.78M
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€
-987K
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€
2.95M
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€
3.93M
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-28.43%
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-9.94%
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25.52%
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30.03%
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€
12.54M
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€
10.92M
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€
8.61M
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€
9.16M
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€
37K
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€
136K
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€
94K
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€
272K
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8.30
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21.40
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38.30
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44.50
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Publications 73
All publications- Rubrique Fin (Cessation, Annulation Cessation, Nullite, Conc, Reorganisation Judiciaire, Etc...) 12/06/2026
- Rubrique Fin (Cessation, Annulation Cessation, Nullite, Conc, Reorganisation Judiciaire, Etc...) 05/06/2026
- Demissions, Nominations 01/04/2026
- Demissions, Nominations 27/01/2026
- Demissions, Nominations 12/08/2024
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about Universal Express, based on official government data and the filed annual accounts.
What is the VAT number of Universal Express?
The VAT number of Universal Express is BE0403.476.052.
How many employees work at Universal Express?
In 2024, Universal Express employed 8.30 full-time equivalents (FTE).
When was Universal Express established?
Universal Express was founded in 03-07-1956.
What is the official address of Universal Express?
The official address of Universal Express is Vilvoordsesteenweg 11 Brussel 1120.
What is the legal form of Universal Express?
The juridical form of Universal Express is Public limited company (NV/SA).
What is the annual revenue of Universal Express?
The revenue of Universal Express for the 2024 financial year was €5,484,114.
Is Universal Express a reliable company?
Universal Express is a registered Rechtspersoon with company number 0403.476.052 and can be verified through the official CBE database.
What is the credit limit of Universal Express?
The estimated credit limit of Universal Express is €164,706.
Is Universal Express still active?
Universal Express currently has the status "Opening faillissement" and is not active.