COMBIRAIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

COMBIRAIL is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports ferroviaires de fret . Based in SAINT-JEAN-DE-VEDAS (34430), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.5 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 - COMBIRAIL (SIREN 848743621)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
Revenue 14 489 702 € 13 355 356 € 12 983 469 € 7 539 097 € 4 196 378 € 2 658 441 €
Net income 16 742 € -1 529 052 € -6 878 € 13 187 € -147 092 € -1 041 299 €
EBITDA -429 223 € -2 320 953 € 74 289 € 43 337 € -147 201 € -954 238 €
Net margin 0.1% -11.4% -0.1% 0.2% -3.5% -39.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, COMBIRAIL achieves revenue of 14.5 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +40.4%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (995 k€), gross margin stands at 13.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -429 k€, representing -3.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +14.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17 k€, i.e. 0.1% 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

14 489 702 €

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

13 495 175 €

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

-429 223 €

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

15 778 €

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

16 742 €

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

-3.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -235%. 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 -11%. 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

-235.348%

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

-10.842%

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

-3.338%

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

-3.377

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

62.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
COMBIRAIL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-235.35 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.72
Q3: 52.83
Excellent -48 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of COMBIRAIL (-235.35) 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
-10.84% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.59%
Med: 11.26%
Q3: 30.33%
Watch -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of COMBIRAIL (-10.8%) 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
-3.38 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -2.49 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of COMBIRAIL (-3.38) 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 97.67. 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

97.668

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

-8.338

Liquidity indicators evolution
COMBIRAIL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
97.67 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 107.95
Med: 132.57
Q3: 193.58
Watch -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of COMBIRAIL (97.67) 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
-8.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -3.07x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.08x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of COMBIRAIL (-8.3x) 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: 80 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 103 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 23 days. Overall, WCR represents 87 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2019-2024, WCR increased by +282%, 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

3 515 057 €

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

80 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

103 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

87 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
COMBIRAIL

Positioning of COMBIRAIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports ferroviaires de fret

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of COMBIRAIL is estimated at 1 992 588 € (range 902 818€ - 3 585 630€). 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
98 tx
902k€ 1992k€ 3585k€
1 992 588 € Range: 902 818€ - 3 585 630€
Section année 2024 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
14 489 702 € × 0.23x
Estimation 3 284 584 €
1 497 025€ - 5 880 742€
Net Income Multiple 20%
16 742 € × 3.3x
Estimation 54 594 €
11 509€ - 142 962€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 COMBIRAIL

What is the revenue of COMBIRAIL ?

The revenue of COMBIRAIL in 2024 is 14.5 M€.

Is COMBIRAIL profitable?

Yes, COMBIRAIL generated a net profit of 17 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of COMBIRAIL ?

The headquarters of COMBIRAIL is located in SAINT-JEAN-DE-VEDAS (34430), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of COMBIRAIL ?

The tax return of COMBIRAIL 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 COMBIRAIL operate?

COMBIRAIL operates in the sector Transports ferroviaires de fret (NAF code 49.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.