EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in CROISSY-SUR-SEINE (78290), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 13.8 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 - EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (SIREN 438354458)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 13 842 992 € 12 682 587 € 13 866 738 € 11 047 580 € 7 710 357 € 8 641 004 € 7 672 607 € 7 709 621 € 6 513 575 €
Net income 115 686 € 103 953 € 44 891 € 200 850 € 205 631 € 100 905 € 40 248 € 74 756 € 28 465 €
EBITDA 338 429 € 99 733 € 153 512 € 206 321 € 339 301 € 192 581 € 129 694 € 169 169 € 96 802 €
Net margin 0.8% 0.8% 0.3% 1.8% 2.7% 1.2% 0.5% 1.0% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES achieves revenue of 13.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.9%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 13.8 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 338 k€, representing 2.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 116 k€, i.e. 0.8% 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

13 842 992 €

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

13 842 992 €

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

338 429 €

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

237 552 €

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

115 686 €

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

2.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 69%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 24%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.9% 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

69.089%

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

23.703%

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

1.916%

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

2.781

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

40.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
69.09 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
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In 2024, the debt ratio of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTIO... (69.09) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
23.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTIO... (23.7%) 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
2.78 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTIO... (2.78) 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 147.76. 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 18.4x. 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

147.764

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

18.394

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
147.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Average -15 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTIO... (147.76) 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
18.39x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTIO... (18.4x) 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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 2.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +87%, 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

2 284 509 €

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

62 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

55 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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 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 201 968€ to 329 469€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
201k€ 249k€ 329k€
249 584 € Range: 201 968€ - 329 469€
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.
  • 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 EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

What is the revenue of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES ?

The revenue of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES in 2024 is 13.8 M€.

Is EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES profitable?

Yes, EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES generated a net profit of 116 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES ?

The headquarters of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES is located in CROISSY-SUR-SEINE (78290), in the department Yvelines.

Where to find the tax return of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES ?

The tax return of EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 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 EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES operate?

EUROPEAN FRET DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 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.