DSV AIR & SEA SAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DSV AIR & SEA SAS is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 299.4 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 - DSV AIR & SEA SAS (SIREN 300961018)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 299 355 111 € 285 218 689 € 489 647 579 € 460 544 237 € 298 076 119 € 116 346 539 € 123 216 367 € 97 952 522 €
Net income 9 496 930 € 26 774 016 € 20 296 120 € 9 886 164 € -5 229 402 € 1 470 363 € 580 330 € -7 705 176 €
EBITDA 15 938 759 € 19 986 067 € 23 862 499 € 7 582 630 € 1 217 519 € 2 039 899 € 857 638 € 882 803 €
Net margin 3.2% 9.4% 4.1% 2.1% -1.8% 1.3% 0.5% -7.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DSV AIR & SEA SAS achieves revenue of 299.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.0%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (565 k€), gross margin stands at 298.8 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 15.9 M€, representing 5.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 9.5 M€, i.e. 3.2% 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

299 355 111 €

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

298 789 694 €

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

15 938 759 €

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

14 667 643 €

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

9 496 930 €

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

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 18%. 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 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.5% 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

18.112%

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

22.137%

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

3.5%

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

0.279

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

44.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
DSV AIR & SEA SAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
18.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of DSV AIR & SEA SAS (18.11) 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
22.14% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DSV AIR & SEA SAS (22.1%) 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
0.28 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DSV AIR & SEA SAS (0.28) 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 128.03. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

128.028

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

0.222

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
128.03 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DSV AIR & SEA SAS (128.03) 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
0.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Average -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DSV AIR & SEA SAS (0.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 53.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +56%, 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

53 518 707 €

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

45 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

48 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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DSV AIR & SEA SAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 9 805 999€ to 17 966 217€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
9805k€ 12108k€ 17966k€
12 108 028 € Range: 9 805 999€ - 17 966 217€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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.
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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 DSV AIR & SEA SAS

What is the revenue of DSV AIR & SEA SAS ?

The revenue of DSV AIR & SEA SAS in 2024 is 299.4 M€.

Is DSV AIR & SEA SAS profitable?

Yes, DSV AIR & SEA SAS generated a net profit of 9.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DSV AIR & SEA SAS ?

The headquarters of DSV AIR & SEA SAS is located in GENNEVILLIERS (92230), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of DSV AIR & SEA SAS ?

The tax return of DSV AIR & SEA SAS 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 DSV AIR & SEA SAS operate?

DSV AIR & SEA SAS operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.