CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in MONTFLOURS (53240), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.4 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 - CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (SIREN 479160954)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 419 188 € 6 857 159 € 4 119 530 € 3 984 305 € 3 119 498 € 2 934 291 € N/C 2 833 505 € 2 680 781 €
Net income 98 563 € -10 734 € 52 835 € 172 213 € 191 608 € 194 178 € 118 343 € 231 428 € 156 154 €
EBITDA 20 523 € -211 060 € -93 148 € 146 827 € 95 302 € 90 589 € N/C 202 267 € 144 745 €
Net margin 1.3% -0.2% 1.3% 4.3% 6.1% 6.6% N/C 8.2% 5.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 7.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.6%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (74 k€), gross margin stands at 7.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 21 k€, representing 0.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 99 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

7 419 188 €

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

7 345 523 €

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

20 523 €

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

72 015 €

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

98 563 €

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

0.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 115%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 499.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

115.462%

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

28.346%

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

0.037%

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

499.388

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

35.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
115.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (115.46) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
28.35% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (28.4%) 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
499.39 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Watch +55 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (499.39) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 244.25. 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 482.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

244.245

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

482.04

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
244.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (244.25) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
482.04x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS (482.0x) 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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 167 days of revenue, i.e. 3.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +102%, 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

3 448 587 €

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

59 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

56 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

167 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS is estimated at 580 623 € (range 251 039€ - 1 042 746€). With an EBITDA of 20 523€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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
71 tx
251k€ 580k€ 1042k€
580 623 € Range: 251 039€ - 1 042 746€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
20 523 € × 0.9x
Estimation 18 848 €
13 413€ - 76 026€
Revenue Multiple 30%
7 419 188 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 681 812 €
785 615€ - 2 742 550€
Net Income Multiple 20%
98 563 € × 3.4x
Estimation 333 282 €
43 242€ - 909 845€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS in 2024 is 7.4 M€.

Is CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 99 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS is located in MONTFLOURS (53240), in the department Mayenne.

Where to find the tax return of CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of CHAFFENAY 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 CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS operate?

CHAFFENAY TRANSPORTS operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.