CEA TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CEA TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in ROISSY-EN-BRIE (77680), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.0 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 - CEA TRANSPORTS (SIREN 335041745)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 962 904 € 20 724 882 € 33 888 068 € 38 267 422 € 33 482 045 € 34 211 228 € 32 293 999 € 27 810 468 € 27 563 714 €
Net income 1 494 448 € 3 117 041 € -1 029 480 € 741 924 € -1 392 173 € 254 783 € 860 763 € 484 518 € 672 234 €
EBITDA 1 882 078 € 37 899 € -2 206 589 € 2 128 597 € 501 839 € 1 491 118 € 1 536 829 € 689 613 € 1 723 275 €
Net margin 30.1% 15.0% -3.0% 1.9% -4.2% 0.7% 2.7% 1.7% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CEA TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 5.0 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -19.3%). Significant drop of -76% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (75 €), gross margin stands at 5.0 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 1.9 M€, representing 37.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +37.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.5 M€, i.e. 30.1% 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

4 962 904 €

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

4 962 829 €

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

1 882 078 €

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

1 322 548 €

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

1 494 448 €

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

37.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 28.1% 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

0.032%

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

15.786%

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

28.114%

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

0.001

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of CEA TRANSPORTS (0.03) 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
15.79% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CEA TRANSPORTS (15.8%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CEA TRANSPORTS (0.00) 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 123.75. 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

123.748

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
123.75 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CEA TRANSPORTS (123.75) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of CEA TRANSPORTS (0.0x) 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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 139 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 47 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 263 days of revenue, i.e. 3.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +149%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 621 431 €

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

92 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

139 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

263 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CEA TRANSPORTS

Positioning of CEA TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CEA TRANSPORTS is estimated at 2 285 102 € (range 748 515€ - 5 852 306€). With an EBITDA of 1 882 078€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2024
85 tx
748k€ 2285k€ 5852k€
2 285 102 € Range: 748 515€ - 5 852 306€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 882 078 € × 1.4x
Estimation 2 634 546 €
739 312€ - 7 476 374€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 962 904 € × 0.14x
Estimation 701 202 €
527 648€ - 1 573 048€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 494 448 € × 2.5x
Estimation 3 787 346 €
1 102 827€ - 8 211 027€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 CEA TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of CEA TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of CEA TRANSPORTS in 2024 is 5.0 M€.

Is CEA TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, CEA TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 1.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CEA TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of CEA TRANSPORTS is located in ROISSY-EN-BRIE (77680), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of CEA TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of CEA 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 CEA TRANSPORTS operate?

CEA TRANSPORTS operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.