COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in PARIS (75012), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 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 - COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (SIREN 803135433)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 238 373 € 1 013 983 € 1 027 280 € 892 167 € 555 141 € 438 097 € 422 435 € 397 215 € 333 948 €
Net income 8 107 € 12 450 € 12 923 € 26 932 € 29 194 € 6 862 € 7 877 € 7 337 € 6 111 €
EBITDA 25 873 € 84 461 € 57 246 € 56 260 € 48 818 € 35 037 € 1 461 € 26 013 € 20 607 €
Net margin 0.7% 1.2% 1.3% 3.0% 5.3% 1.6% 1.9% 1.8% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.8%. Vs 2023, growth of +22% (1.0 M€ -> 1.2 M€). After deducting consumption (58 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 26 k€, representing 2.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+22%), EBITDA varies by -69%, reducing margin by 6.2 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 8 k€, i.e. 0.7% 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

1 238 373 €

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

1 180 141 €

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

25 873 €

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

3 643 €

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

8 107 €

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

2.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 11%. 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%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.4% 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

11.35%

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

36.757%

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

2.432%

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

0.54

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

43.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
11.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Good -18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (11.35) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
36.76% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (36.8%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.54 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (0.54) 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.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 129.58. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

129.583

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

1.422

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.58 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (129.58) 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
1.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS (1.4x) 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) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 1 days of revenue, i.e. 4 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-96%), freeing up cash.

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

4 371 €

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

38 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

31 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

1 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS

Positioning of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS 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 COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS is estimated at 101 578 € (range 48 505€ - 200 221€). With an EBITDA of 25 873€, 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
48k€ 101k€ 200k€
101 578 € Range: 48 505€ - 200 221€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
25 873 € × 0.9x
Estimation 23 761 €
16 909€ - 95 844€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 238 373 € × 0.23x
Estimation 280 719 €
131 131€ - 457 772€
Net Income Multiple 20%
8 107 € × 3.4x
Estimation 27 413 €
3 557€ - 74 837€

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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS

What is the revenue of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS ?

The revenue of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS in 2024 is 1.2 M€.

Is COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS generated a net profit of 8 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS is located in PARIS (75012), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS ?

The tax return of COLOMBE SERVICES 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 COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS operate?

COLOMBE SERVICES EXPRESS 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.