JLJ TRANSPORT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

JLJ TRANSPORT is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-JUST-MALMONT (43240), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.5 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 - JLJ TRANSPORT (SIREN 499092666)
Indicator 2021 2020 2018 2017
Revenue 1 468 073 € 1 051 292 € 785 348 € 776 969 €
Net income 124 990 € 81 304 € 54 691 € 55 840 €
EBITDA 136 055 € 75 019 € 19 223 € 57 643 €
Net margin 8.5% 7.7% 7.0% 7.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, JLJ TRANSPORT achieves revenue of 1.5 M€. Over the period 2017-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +17.2%. Vs 2020, growth of +40% (1.1 M€ -> 1.5 M€). After deducting consumption (415 k€), gross margin stands at 1.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 136 k€, representing 9.3% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.1 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 125 k€, i.e. 8.5% 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

1 468 073 €

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

1 052 603 €

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

136 055 €

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

123 410 €

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

124 990 €

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

9.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 57%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. 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 6.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

28.916%

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

56.541%

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

6.563%

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

1.514

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

69.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
JLJ TRANSPORT

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.92 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 3.91
Med: 37.13
Q3: 104.11
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of JLJ TRANSPORT (28.92) 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
56.54% 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 17.55%
Med: 34.16%
Q3: 50.84%
Excellent

In 2021, the financial autonomy of JLJ TRANSPORT (56.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.51 years 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of JLJ TRANSPORT (1.51) 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 238.31. 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 1.1x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

238.311

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

1.055

Liquidity indicators evolution
JLJ TRANSPORT

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
238.31 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 132.07
Med: 179.01
Q3: 249.56
Good

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of JLJ TRANSPORT (238.31) 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
1.05x 2021
2018
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.03x
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of JLJ TRANSPORT (1.1x) 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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 45 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Overall, WCR represents 25 days of revenue, i.e. 101 k€ to permanently finance.

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

100 739 €

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

42 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

45 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

25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
JLJ TRANSPORT

Positioning of JLJ TRANSPORT 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 JLJ TRANSPORT is estimated at 227 356 € (range 115 803€ - 775 106€). With an EBITDA of 136 055€, the sector multiple of 1.5x is applied. 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
115k€ 227k€ 775k€
227 356 € Range: 115 803€ - 775 106€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
136 055 € × 1.5x
Estimation 205 930 €
84 555€ - 985 964€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 468 073 € × 0.14x
Estimation 210 557 €
173 373€ - 273 000€
Net Income Multiple 20%
124 990 € × 2.4x
Estimation 306 122 €
107 572€ - 1 001 121€

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 JLJ TRANSPORT

What is the revenue of JLJ TRANSPORT ?

The revenue of JLJ TRANSPORT in 2021 is 1.5 M€.

Is JLJ TRANSPORT profitable?

Yes, JLJ TRANSPORT generated a net profit of 125 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of JLJ TRANSPORT ?

The headquarters of JLJ TRANSPORT is located in SAINT-JUST-MALMONT (43240), in the department Haute-Loire.

Where to find the tax return of JLJ TRANSPORT ?

The tax return of JLJ TRANSPORT 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 JLJ TRANSPORT operate?

JLJ TRANSPORT 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.