ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES is a French company founded 50 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LE POIRE-SUR-VIE (85170), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 36.3 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 - ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES (SIREN 306424565)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 36 346 798 € 30 095 556 €
Net income 362 704 € 51 407 €
EBITDA 299 799 € 176 281 €
Net margin 1.0% 0.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES achieves revenue of 36.3 M€. Vs 2016, growth of +21% (30.1 M€ -> 36.3 M€). After deducting consumption (2.8 M€), gross margin stands at 33.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 300 k€, representing 0.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 363 k€, i.e. 1.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

36 346 798 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

33 538 213 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

299 799 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

193 354 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

362 704 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.8%

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Liabilities

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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 20%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 1.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.543%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

20.287%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

1.225%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.051

Asset age ratio (2017) ?
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

38.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.54 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 3.36
Med: 26.21
Q3: 77.3
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIAL... (0.54) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
20.29% 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 19.72%
Med: 34.79%
Q3: 50.5%
Average

In 2017, the financial autonomy of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIAL... (20.3%) 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
0.05 years 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 1.81 years
Good

In 2017, the repayment capacity of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIAL... (0.05) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 91.04. 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 24.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

91.039

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

24.918

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
91.04 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 125.94
Med: 166.5
Q3: 232.86
Watch

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIAL... (91.04) 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
24.92x 2017
2016
2017
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.63x
Q3: 3.67x
Excellent

In 2017, the interest coverage of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIAL... (24.9x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 98 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 69 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 6.0 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

6 007 762 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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

29 j

Supplier credit (2017) ?
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

98 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2017) ?
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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (48 transactions). This range of 1 502 175€ to 3 640 991€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2017
Indicative
1502k€ 1708k€ 3640k€
1 708 427 € Range: 1 502 175€ - 3 640 991€
NAF 5 année 2017

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 48 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 ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES

What is the revenue of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES ?

The revenue of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES in 2017 is 36.3 M€.

Is ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES profitable?

Yes, ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES generated a net profit of 363 k€ in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES ?

The headquarters of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES is located in LE POIRE-SUR-VIE (85170), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES ?

The tax return of ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES 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 ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES operate?

ALTEAD TRANSPORTS SPECIALISES 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.