ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON is a French company founded 66 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in POUAN-LES-VALLEES (10700), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 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 - ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON (SIREN 602881047)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 308 392 € 2 615 165 € 2 447 014 € 2 378 400 € 2 301 251 € 2 286 347 € 2 418 966 € 2 088 475 € 2 211 406 €
Net income 29 421 € 65 093 € 27 279 € 51 478 € 32 646 € 45 446 € 83 444 € 71 357 € 55 428 €
EBITDA 36 015 € 42 495 € 47 367 € 51 313 € 35 964 € 49 337 € 76 917 € 87 482 € 66 957 €
Net margin 1.3% 2.5% 1.1% 2.2% 1.4% 2.0% 3.4% 3.4% 2.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +0.5%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (387 k€), gross margin stands at 1.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 36 k€, representing 1.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29 k€, i.e. 1.3% 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

2 308 392 €

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

1 921 799 €

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

36 015 €

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

37 553 €

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

29 421 €

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

1.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

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 35%. 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 1.3% 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

4.131%

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

35.223%

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

1.253%

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

0.529

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.13 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TR... (4.13) 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
35.22% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TR... (35.2%) 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
0.53 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TR... (0.53) 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 148.64. 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 15.4x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

148.643

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

15.377

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
148.64 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TR... (148.64) 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
15.38x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TR... (15.4x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 95 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. The company must finance 25 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 82 days of revenue, i.e. 526 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

525 690 €

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

95 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

70 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

82 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON 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 ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON is estimated at 193 417 € (range 87 680€ - 377 018€). With an EBITDA of 36 015€, 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
87k€ 193k€ 377k€
193 417 € Range: 87 680€ - 377 018€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
36 015 € × 0.9x
Estimation 33 075 €
23 538€ - 133 414€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 308 392 € × 0.23x
Estimation 523 276 €
244 435€ - 853 312€
Net Income Multiple 20%
29 421 € × 3.4x
Estimation 99 485 €
12 908€ - 271 588€

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 ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON

What is the revenue of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON ?

The revenue of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON in 2024 is 2.3 M€.

Is ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON profitable?

Yes, ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON ?

The headquarters of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON is located in POUAN-LES-VALLEES (10700), in the department Aube.

Where to find the tax return of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON ?

The tax return of ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON 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 ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON operate?

ENTREPRISE GENERALE DE TRANSPORTS FERON 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.