AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 99.1 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 - AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (SIREN 519127559)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 99 051 817 € 88 034 063 € 89 923 793 € 71 538 499 € 71 899 152 € 71 202 265 € 6 762 787 € 84 220 716 €
Net income 106 013 239 € 70 111 700 € 61 999 469 € 60 045 807 € 36 453 146 € 67 521 825 € 85 139 813 € 99 798 899 €
EBITDA -55 075 517 € -29 217 926 € -32 124 334 € -27 475 870 € -25 081 913 € -20 230 854 € -80 811 982 € -3 198 394 €
Net margin 107.0% 79.6% 68.9% 83.9% 50.7% 94.8% 1258.9% 118.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS achieves revenue of 99.1 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.0%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (88.0 M€ -> 99.1 M€). After deducting consumption (86.5 M€), gross margin stands at 12.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 13%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -55.1 M€, representing -55.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+13%), EBITDA varies by -88%, reducing margin by 22.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 106.0 M€, i.e. 107.0% 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

99 051 817 €

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

12 534 683 €

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

-55 075 517 €

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

-54 567 973 €

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

106 013 239 €

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

-55.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 61%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 160.2% 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 (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

1.307%

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

60.754%

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

160.181%

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

0.095

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

84.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.31 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Good -46 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (1.31) 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
60.75% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Excellent +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (60.8%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.1 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average -24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (0.10) 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 100.58. 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

100.575

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

-191.111

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
100.58 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Watch +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (100.58) 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
-191.11x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS (-191.1x) 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: 145 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 118 days. The company must finance 27 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-441 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-125%), freeing up cash.

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

-121 466 253 €

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

145 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

118 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

-441 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Positioning of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 26 949 247€ to 224 488 371€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
26949k€ 32399k€ 224488k€
32 399 884 € Range: 26 949 247€ - 224 488 371€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS

What is the revenue of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS ?

The revenue of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS in 2024 is 99.1 M€.

Is AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS profitable?

Yes, AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS generated a net profit of 106.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS ?

The headquarters of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS ?

The tax return of AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS 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 AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS operate?

AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.