COLAS RAIL TRACTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COLAS RAIL TRACTION is a French company founded 4 years ago, specialized in the sector Construction de voies ferrées de surface et souterraines. Based in GRENAY (38540), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 27.0 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 - COLAS RAIL TRACTION (SIREN 902414200)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021
Revenue 27 048 710 € N/C 10 €
Net income -895 983 € 0 € 19 €
EBITDA -1 345 692 € N/C 10 €
Net margin -3.3% N/C 190.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COLAS RAIL TRACTION achieves revenue of 27.0 M€. Over the period 2021-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13833.1%. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 25.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.3 M€, representing -5.0% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -896 k€ (-3.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

27 048 710 €

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

25 813 353 €

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

-1 345 692 €

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

-687 066 €

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

-895 983 €

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

-5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -108%. 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 -37%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

-108.346%

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

-36.804%

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

-2.714%

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

-3.141

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

96.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
COLAS RAIL TRACTION

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-108.35 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 4.15
Med: 33.92
Q3: 157.93
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of COLAS RAIL TRACTION (-108.35) 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
-36.8% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 5.69%
Med: 21.85%
Q3: 37.51%
Watch -76 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COLAS RAIL TRACTION (-36.8%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
-3.14 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.63 years
Q3: 3.44 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COLAS RAIL TRACTION (-3.14) 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 63.37. 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

63.365

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

-15.525

Liquidity indicators evolution
COLAS RAIL TRACTION

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
63.37 2024
2024
Q1: 129.97
Med: 169.88
Q3: 227.23
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COLAS RAIL TRACTION (63.37) 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
-15.53x 2024
2021
2024
Q1: -0.14x
Med: 0.75x
Q3: 12.09x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of COLAS RAIL TRACTION (-15.5x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 31 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 34 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Overall, WCR represents 3 days of revenue, i.e. 223 k€ to permanently finance.

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

223 152 €

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

31 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

34 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

3 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COLAS RAIL TRACTION

Positioning of COLAS RAIL TRACTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Construction de voies ferrées de surface et souterraines

Valuation estimate

Based on 76 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of COLAS RAIL TRACTION is estimated at 3 647 885 € (range 2 599 091€ - 6 709 373€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x (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
76 tx
2599k€ 3647k€ 6709k€
3 647 885 € Range: 2 599 091€ - 6 709 373€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
27 048 710 € × 0.13x = 3 647 885 €
Range: 2 599 092€ - 6 709 374€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 76 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 (Construction de voies ferrées de surface et souterraines)

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Frequently asked questions about COLAS RAIL TRACTION

What is the revenue of COLAS RAIL TRACTION ?

The revenue of COLAS RAIL TRACTION in 2024 is 27.0 M€.

Is COLAS RAIL TRACTION profitable?

COLAS RAIL TRACTION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COLAS RAIL TRACTION ?

The headquarters of COLAS RAIL TRACTION is located in GRENAY (38540), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of COLAS RAIL TRACTION ?

The tax return of COLAS RAIL TRACTION 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 COLAS RAIL TRACTION operate?

COLAS RAIL TRACTION operates in the sector Construction de voies ferrées de surface et souterraines (NAF code 42.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.