CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-WITZ (95470), this company of category PME shows in 2022 a revenue of 10.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS (SIREN 498719582)
Indicator 2022 2021 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 10 197 499 € 10 394 362 € 11 132 972 € 8 229 578 € 7 630 173 €
Net income 162 168 € 532 431 € 183 871 € 156 818 € 181 046 €
EBITDA 35 961 € 393 670 € -41 995 € 88 796 € 461 649 €
Net margin 1.6% 5.1% 1.7% 1.9% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2022, CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS achieves revenue of 10.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +4.2%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2021. After deducting consumption (2.0 M€), gross margin stands at 8.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 36 k€, representing 0.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -91%, reducing margin by 3.4 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 162 k€, i.e. 1.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2022) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

10 197 499 €

Gross margin (2022) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 151 676 €

EBITDA (2022) ?
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

35 961 €

EBIT (2022) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

299 893 €

Net income (2022) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

162 168 €

EBITDA margin (2022) ?
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 143%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2022) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

143.35%

Financial autonomy (2022) ?
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

14.328%

Cash flow / Revenue (2022) ?
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

-3.217%

Repayment capacity (2022) ?
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

-1.05

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
143.35 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 4.17
Med: 35.5
Q3: 96.31
Average

In 2022, the debt ratio of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTA... (143.35) 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
14.33% 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 17.2%
Med: 33.57%
Q3: 50.37%
Average

In 2022, the financial autonomy of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTA... (14.3%) 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
-1.05 years 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.26 years
Q3: 2.26 years
Excellent

In 2022, the repayment capacity of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTA... (-1.05) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 336.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2022) ?
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

0.0

Interest coverage (2022) ?
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

336.067

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 128.83
Med: 173.71
Q3: 245.18
Watch

In 2022, the liquidity ratio of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTA... (0.00) 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
336.07x 2022
2017
2021
2022
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.18x
Q3: 2.3x
Excellent +54 pts over 3 years

In 2022, the interest coverage of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTA... (336.1x) 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: 119 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 119 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-157 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-318%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2022) ?
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

-4 459 570 €

Customer credit (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

119 j

Inventory turnover (2022) ?
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 (2022) ?
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

-157 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales in 2022, the value of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS is estimated at 735 127 € (range 442 847€ - 1 234 432€). With an EBITDA of 35 961€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.20x (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 2022
56 tx
442k€ 735k€ 1234k€
735 127 € Range: 442 847€ - 1 234 432€
NAF 5 année 2022

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
35 961 € × 1.4x
Estimation 49 387 €
22 842€ - 127 848€
Revenue Multiple 30%
10 197 499 € × 0.20x
Estimation 2 040 622 €
1 291 722€ - 3 292 537€
Net Income Multiple 20%
162 168 € × 3.0x
Estimation 491 240 €
219 550€ - 913 735€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)

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Frequently asked questions about CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS

What is the revenue of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS ?

The revenue of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS in 2022 is 10.2 M€.

Is CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS generated a net profit of 162 k€ in 2022.

Where is the headquarters of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS is located in SAINT-WITZ (95470), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS ?

The tax return of CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS 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 CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS operate?

CHALLENGE INTERCONTINENTAL EXPRESS 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.