GLOBAL TRANSIT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GLOBAL TRANSIT is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction . Based in MARSEILLE (13002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 522.5 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 - GLOBAL TRANSIT (SIREN 438491458)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 522 518 902 € 316 879 642 € 461 807 914 € 311 716 883 € 287 632 718 € 192 218 272 € 98 115 275 € 91 969 718 €
Net income 6 298 576 € 6 550 976 € 6 718 761 € 3 121 205 € 2 978 367 € 2 496 482 € 1 515 008 € 1 812 583 €
EBITDA 11 296 416 € 9 655 021 € 9 355 250 € 6 541 880 € 5 235 564 € 4 899 982 € 3 801 182 € 3 137 491 €
Net margin 1.2% 2.1% 1.5% 1.0% 1.0% 1.3% 1.5% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GLOBAL TRANSIT achieves revenue of 522.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +24.3%. Vs 2023, growth of +65% (316.9 M€ -> 522.5 M€). After deducting consumption (437.2 M€), gross margin stands at 85.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 16%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 11.3 M€, representing 2.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6.3 M€, i.e. 1.2% 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

522 518 902 €

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

85 307 978 €

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

11 296 416 €

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

11 107 891 €

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

6 298 576 €

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

2.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 135%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 10.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 0.9% 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

134.681%

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

28.925%

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

0.948%

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

10.563

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

38.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
134.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 2.07
Med: 17.76
Q3: 57.15
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GLOBAL TRANSIT (134.68) 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
28.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 25.78%
Med: 46.47%
Q3: 64.06%
Average -32 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GLOBAL TRANSIT (28.9%) 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
10.56 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.36 years
Q3: 2.34 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GLOBAL TRANSIT (10.56) 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 313.14. 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 74.5x. 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

313.142

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

74.463

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
313.14 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 160.84
Med: 235.03
Q3: 352.94
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GLOBAL TRANSIT (313.14) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
74.46x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.33x
Q3: 8.51x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of GLOBAL TRANSIT (74.5x) 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: 66 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The gap of 38 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 86 days of revenue, i.e. 125.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +458%, 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

125 388 861 €

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

66 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

28 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

86 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of GLOBAL TRANSIT in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (39 transactions). This range of 26 729 191€ to 54 116 567€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
26729k€ 36960k€ 54116k€
36 960 979 € Range: 26 729 191€ - 54 116 567€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 39 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 GLOBAL TRANSIT

What is the revenue of GLOBAL TRANSIT ?

The revenue of GLOBAL TRANSIT in 2024 is 522.5 M€.

Is GLOBAL TRANSIT profitable?

Yes, GLOBAL TRANSIT generated a net profit of 6.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GLOBAL TRANSIT ?

The headquarters of GLOBAL TRANSIT is located in MARSEILLE (13002), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of GLOBAL TRANSIT ?

The tax return of GLOBAL TRANSIT 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 GLOBAL TRANSIT operate?

GLOBAL TRANSIT operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de bois et de matériaux de construction (NAF code 46.73A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.