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CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 31 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in BALLAN-MIRE (37510), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.9 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
| Indicator | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5 860 460 € | 5 282 415 € | 5 500 564 € | 4 803 702 € | 4 464 318 € | 5 313 248 € | 5 341 958 € | 5 221 723 € | 4 971 156 € |
| Net income | 251 542 € | 231 345 € | 382 089 € | 221 579 € | 317 004 € | 334 172 € | 442 565 € | 326 675 € | 282 599 € |
| EBITDA | 269 582 € | 34 714 € | 293 821 € | 56 095 € | 261 234 € | 334 449 € | 411 991 € | 210 719 € | 233 868 € |
| Net margin | 4.3% | 4.4% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5.7% |
In 2024, CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 5.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +11% (5.3 M€ -> 5.9 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 5.9 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 270 k€, representing 4.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.9 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 252 k€, i.e. 4.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
5 860 460 €
5 860 460 €
269 582 €
198 234 €
251 542 €
4.6%
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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In 2024, the debt ratio of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS (4.31) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.
In 2024, the financial autonomy of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS (66.2%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
In 2024, the repayment capacity of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS (0.37) 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.
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 270.10. 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 1.5x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
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1.462
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS (270.10) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.
In 2024, the interest coverage of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS (1.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.
Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 594 k€ to permanently finance.
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Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS is estimated at
692 443 €
(range 296 332€ - 1 613 630€).
With an EBITDA of 269 582€, 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.
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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.
This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).
Compare CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS with other companies in the same sector:
Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Transports routiers de fret de proximité
The revenue of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS in 2024 is 5.9 M€.
Yes, CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 252 k€ in 2024.
The headquarters of CHALLENGE TRANSPORTS is located in BALLAN-MIRE (37510), in the department Indre-et-Loire.
The tax return of CHALLENGE 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).
CHALLENGE 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.