FREE DRIVERS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

FREE DRIVERS is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in AULNAY-SOUS-BOIS (93600), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 4.8 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - FREE DRIVERS (SIREN 439372855)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 849 773 € 3 953 425 € 3 803 372 € 3 197 065 € 3 199 468 € 3 221 970 €
Net income 67 718 € 34 137 € 56 113 € 61 678 € 59 698 € 56 614 €
EBITDA -10 416 € -19 485 € 218 253 € -21 639 € -4 834 € -143 655 €
Net margin 1.4% 0.9% 1.5% 1.9% 1.9% 1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, FREE DRIVERS achieves revenue of 4.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.5%. Vs 2020, growth of +23% (4.0 M€ -> 4.8 M€). After deducting consumption (4 k€), gross margin stands at 4.8 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 -10 k€, representing -0.2% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 68 k€, i.e. 1.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 849 773 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 845 339 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

-10 416 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

64 819 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

67 718 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-0.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 109%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

108.75%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

17.188%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

-1.595%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

-5.498

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

36.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
FREE DRIVERS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
108.75 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 3.91
Med: 37.13
Q3: 104.11
Average +49 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of FREE DRIVERS (108.75) 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
17.19% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 17.55%
Med: 34.16%
Q3: 50.84%
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of FREE DRIVERS (17.2%) 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
-5.5 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Excellent -26 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of FREE DRIVERS (-5.50) 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 134.69. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

134.693

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

-14.708

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
134.69 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 132.07
Med: 179.01
Q3: 249.56
Average

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of FREE DRIVERS (134.69) 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
-14.71x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.03x
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In 2021, the interest coverage of FREE DRIVERS (-14.7x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 68 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 30 days. WCR is negative (-18 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-208%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-247 775 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

38 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

68 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
FREE DRIVERS

Positioning of FREE DRIVERS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 63 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of FREE DRIVERS is estimated at 483 686 € (range 366 954€ - 758 070€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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 2021
63 tx
366k€ 483k€ 758k€
483 686 € Range: 366 954€ - 758 070€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
4 849 773 € × 0.14x
Estimation 695 575 €
572 736€ - 901 855€
Net Income Multiple 20%
67 718 € × 2.4x
Estimation 165 853 €
58 281€ - 542 395€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 63 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 FREE DRIVERS

What is the revenue of FREE DRIVERS ?

The revenue of FREE DRIVERS in 2021 is 4.8 M€.

Is FREE DRIVERS profitable?

Yes, FREE DRIVERS generated a net profit of 68 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of FREE DRIVERS ?

The headquarters of FREE DRIVERS is located in AULNAY-SOUS-BOIS (93600), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of FREE DRIVERS ?

The tax return of FREE DRIVERS 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 FREE DRIVERS operate?

FREE DRIVERS 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.