FRANCE BENNE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
FRANCE BENNE is a French company
founded 31 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains.
Based in CHAURAY (79180),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 21.7 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - FRANCE BENNE (SIREN 400604120)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
21 695 507 €
24 538 859 €
23 538 957 €
18 281 450 €
14 022 488 €
17 929 443 €
17 218 369 €
14 700 867 €
12 104 579 €
Net income
230 430 €
341 333 €
377 254 €
453 439 €
230 849 €
168 495 €
288 417 €
212 306 €
43 558 €
EBITDA
210 932 €
341 934 €
368 482 €
418 185 €
229 551 €
158 222 €
295 412 €
231 185 €
30 506 €
Net margin
1.1%
1.4%
1.6%
2.5%
1.6%
0.9%
1.7%
1.4%
0.4%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, FRANCE BENNE achieves revenue of 21.7 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.6%. Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 21.7 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 211 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 230 k€, i.e. 1.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
21 695 507 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
21 695 507 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
210 932 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
199 366 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
230 430 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
1.0%
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Assets
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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 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
18.437%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
22.609%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
1.173%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
1.53
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
61.723
55.192
26.45
26.238
49.818
20.83
20.805
20.069
18.437
Financial autonomy
15.604
15.474
21.084
19.758
26.076
24.079
20.647
21.454
22.609
Repayment capacity
12.263
2.108
1.171
2.341
3.262
0.868
1.022
1.11
1.53
Cash flow / Revenue
0.289%
1.541%
1.705%
0.845%
1.606%
2.294%
1.558%
1.388%
1.173%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
18.442024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of FRANCE BENNE (18.44) 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
22.61%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of FRANCE BENNE (22.6%) 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
1.53 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of FRANCE BENNE (1.53) 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 133.24. 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 2.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
133.241
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
2.708
Liquidity indicators evolution FRANCE BENNE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
124.253
124.352
129.399
126.504
156.448
136.86
130.547
131.017
133.241
Interest coverage
13.492
8.259
6.541
2.108
3.115
0.09
0.0
0.0
2.708
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
133.242024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of FRANCE BENNE (133.24) 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
2.71x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good+39 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of FRANCE BENNE (2.7x) 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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 83 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 11 days. Overall, WCR represents 88 days of revenue, i.e. 5.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +74%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
5 273 527 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
72 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
83 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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)
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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
88 j
WCR and payment terms evolution FRANCE BENNE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
3 038 612 €
4 275 894 €
4 565 106 €
4 827 682 €
3 390 918 €
4 633 434 €
6 065 754 €
5 099 911 €
5 273 527 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Customer payment term (days)
73
86
74
77
71
77
78
64
72
Supplier payment term (days)
71
75
69
75
63
73
72
68
83
Positioning of FRANCE BENNE in its sector
Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains
Valuation estimate
Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of FRANCE BENNE is estimated at
1 728 100 €
(range 778 345€ - 3 222 079€).
With an EBITDA of 210 932€, 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 value2024
71 tx
778k€1728k€3222k€
1 728 100 €Range: 778 345€ - 3 222 079€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
210 932 €×0.9x
Estimation193 714 €
137 855€ - 781 379€
Revenue Multiple30%
21 695 507 €×0.23x
Estimation4 918 025 €
2 297 330€ - 8 019 882€
Net Income Multiple20%
230 430 €×3.4x
Estimation779 180 €
101 095€ - 2 127 124€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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 interurbains)
Compare FRANCE BENNE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, FRANCE BENNE generated a net profit of 230 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of FRANCE BENNE ?
The headquarters of FRANCE BENNE is located in CHAURAY (79180), in the department Deux-Sevres.
Where to find the tax return of FRANCE BENNE ?
The tax return of FRANCE BENNE 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 FRANCE BENNE operate?
FRANCE BENNE operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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