KLINZING FRERES ET CIE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KLINZING FRERES ET CIE is a French company founded 66 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in RUELISHEIM (68270), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 36.8 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 - KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (SIREN 946050119)
Indicator 2024 2023 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 36 783 496 € 28 671 677 € 13 374 302 € 26 833 743 € 21 726 990 € 23 096 003 € 27 028 125 € 25 467 784 € 24 969 257 € 24 688 650 €
Net income 517 741 € 1 324 410 € 344 926 € 1 221 115 € 286 218 € 615 589 € 598 237 € 753 238 € 850 778 € 1 002 955 €
EBITDA 1 241 995 € 2 324 088 € 704 157 € 2 311 411 € 491 097 € 947 665 € 1 307 818 € 899 841 € 1 211 165 € 1 804 091 €
Net margin 1.4% 4.6% 2.6% 4.6% 1.3% 2.7% 2.2% 3.0% 3.4% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KLINZING FRERES ET CIE achieves revenue of 36.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +28% (28.7 M€ -> 36.8 M€). After deducting consumption (17.5 M€), gross margin stands at 19.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.2 M€, representing 3.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+28%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 4.7 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 518 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

36 783 496 €

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

19 282 979 €

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

1 241 995 €

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

684 891 €

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

517 741 €

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

3.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 2%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 3.0% 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

2.118%

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

34.61%

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

2.984%

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

0.143

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

32.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
KLINZING FRERES ET CIE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.12 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (2.12) 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
34.61% 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (34.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.14 years 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (0.14) 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 136.68. 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 1.6x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

136.677

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

1.596

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
136.68 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (136.68) 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
1.6x 2024
2023
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE (1.6x) 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: 73 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 70 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 9.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +322%, 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

9 239 646 €

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

73 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

70 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

1 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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KLINZING FRERES ET CIE

Positioning of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE is estimated at 3 421 915 € (range 1 619 780€ - 7 335 471€). With an EBITDA of 1 241 995€, 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 value 2024
71 tx
1619k€ 3421k€ 7335k€
3 421 915 € Range: 1 619 780€ - 7 335 471€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 241 995 € × 0.9x
Estimation 1 140 612 €
811 707€ - 4 600 862€
Revenue Multiple 30%
36 783 496 € × 0.23x
Estimation 8 338 232 €
3 894 992€ - 13 597 254€
Net Income Multiple 20%
517 741 € × 3.4x
Estimation 1 750 697 €
227 146€ - 4 779 322€

Valuation evolution

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 de proximité)

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Frequently asked questions about KLINZING FRERES ET CIE

What is the revenue of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE ?

The revenue of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE in 2024 is 36.8 M€.

Is KLINZING FRERES ET CIE profitable?

Yes, KLINZING FRERES ET CIE generated a net profit of 518 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE ?

The headquarters of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE is located in RUELISHEIM (68270), in the department Haut-Rhin.

Where to find the tax return of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE ?

The tax return of KLINZING FRERES ET CIE 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 KLINZING FRERES ET CIE operate?

KLINZING FRERES ET CIE operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.