AIR LINE TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

AIR LINE TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis. Based in LE BOURGET (93350), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 53 k€. 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 - AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (SIREN 804105930)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2017
Revenue 52 611 € 38 516 € 70 173 € 62 519 €
Net income 6 770 € 20 327 € 33 741 € 2 706 €
EBITDA 1 187 € 31 116 € 51 224 € 27 035 €
Net margin 12.9% 52.8% 48.1% 4.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, AIR LINE TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 53 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.2%). Vs 2020, growth of +37% (39 k€ -> 53 k€). After deducting consumption (6 k€), gross margin stands at 47 k€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1 k€, representing 2.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+37%), EBITDA varies by -96%, reducing margin by 78.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 12.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

52 611 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

46 766 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

1 187 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-2 448 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

6 770 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

2.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 7%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 22.8% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

9.046%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

6.576%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

22.794%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.764

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.05 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.17
Q3: 131.65
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (9.05) 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
6.58% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 1.26%
Med: 31.26%
Q3: 63.65%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (6.6%) 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
0.76 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (0.76) 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 148.80. 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 32.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

148.799

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

32.013

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.8 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 66.28
Med: 184.65
Q3: 474.14
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (148.80) 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
32.01x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.78x
Excellent +14 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS (32.0x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 10 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 10 days. Overall, WCR represents 38 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2021, WCR increased by +109%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

5 544 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

10 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
AIR LINE TRANSPORTS

Positioning of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis

Valuation estimate

Based on 116 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS is estimated at 17 636 € (range 9 744€ - 35 631€). With an EBITDA of 1 187€, the sector multiple of 4.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.61x (in line with sector norms). 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 2021
116 transactions
9k€ 17k€ 35k€
17 636 € Range: 9 744€ - 35 631€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 187 € × 4.6x
Estimation 5 517 €
3 135€ - 9 849€
Revenue Multiple 30%
52 611 € × 0.61x
Estimation 32 019 €
18 647€ - 56 973€
Net Income Multiple 20%
6 770 € × 3.9x
Estimation 26 363 €
12 915€ - 68 075€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 116 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 AIR LINE TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS in 2021 is 53 k€.

Is AIR LINE TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, AIR LINE TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS is located in LE BOURGET (93350), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of AIR LINE TRANSPORTS 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 AIR LINE TRANSPORTS operate?

AIR LINE TRANSPORTS operates in the sector Transports de voyageurs par taxis (NAF code 49.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.