KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE is a French company founded 46 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres équipements automobiles. Based in GLOS (14100), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 231.9 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 - KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE (SIREN 729802579)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 231 852 251 € 255 931 026 € 218 067 793 € 189 559 757 € 146 287 654 € 180 870 961 € 192 129 368 € 182 880 938 € 176 837 522 €
Net income 22 468 754 € 24 502 355 € 17 238 422 € 15 904 490 € 12 349 465 € 17 718 772 € 20 241 614 € 22 619 614 € 16 852 688 €
EBITDA 30 831 882 € 41 345 030 € 25 869 085 € 27 130 063 € 19 122 966 € 30 623 389 € 35 911 011 € 34 777 705 € 34 579 980 €
Net margin 9.7% 9.6% 7.9% 8.4% 8.4% 9.8% 10.5% 12.4% 9.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE achieves revenue of 231.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.4%). Slight decline of -9% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (135.4 M€), gross margin stands at 96.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 42%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 30.8 M€, representing 13.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-9%), EBITDA varies by -25%, reducing margin by 2.9 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 22.5 M€, i.e. 9.7% 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

231 852 251 €

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

96 438 530 €

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

30 831 882 €

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

32 416 898 €

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

22 468 754 €

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

13.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 9%. 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 41%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

9.098%

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

40.895%

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

11.618%

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

0.148

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

29.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
9.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.63
Q3: 40.07
Average +29 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POU... (9.10) 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
40.9% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.9%
Med: 38.23%
Q3: 59.85%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POU... (40.9%) 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
0.15 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.26 years
Average +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POU... (0.15) 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 157.47. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

157.466

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

0.287

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
157.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.29
Med: 179.41
Q3: 299.06
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POU... (157.47) 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
0.29x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -6.16x
Med: 0.26x
Q3: 7.41x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POU... (0.3x) 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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Inventory turnover is 18 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 78 days of revenue, i.e. 50.2 M€ to permanently finance.

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

50 168 190 €

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

48 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

48 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

18 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

78 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres équipements automobiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (22 transactions). This range of 74 182 216€ to 206 304 849€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
74182k€ 142546k€ 206304k€
142 546 425 € Range: 74 182 216€ - 206 304 849€
NAF 5 all-time
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 22 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 KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE

What is the revenue of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE ?

The revenue of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE in 2024 is 231.9 M€.

Is KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE profitable?

Yes, KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE generated a net profit of 22.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE ?

The headquarters of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE is located in GLOS (14100), in the department Calvados.

Where to find the tax return of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE ?

The tax return of KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE 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 KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE operate?

KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEMES POUR VEHICULES UTI LITAIRES FRANCE operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres équipements automobiles (NAF code 29.32Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.