KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE (69400), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 921.5 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 - KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (SIREN 493191407)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 921 511 918 € 909 960 229 € 921 482 839 € 850 521 999 € 735 545 622 € 762 480 315 € 718 317 856 € 635 998 809 € 574 897 012 €
Net income 19 045 778 € 34 063 661 € 36 292 833 € 26 275 780 € 16 642 226 € 18 824 857 € 9 491 636 € 5 970 364 € 3 820 865 €
EBITDA 31 300 018 € 42 382 845 € 47 579 076 € 33 373 814 € 14 558 286 € 20 470 125 € 17 541 135 € 19 360 845 € 13 084 688 €
Net margin 2.1% 3.7% 3.9% 3.1% 2.3% 2.5% 1.3% 0.9% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD achieves revenue of 921.5 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.1%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (10.1 M€), gross margin stands at 911.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 31.3 M€, representing 3.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 19.0 M€, i.e. 2.1% 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

921 511 918 €

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

911 402 513 €

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

31 300 018 €

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

23 414 985 €

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

19 045 778 €

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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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 2.7% 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

0.007%

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

15.352%

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

2.738%

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

0.0

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

48.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
15.35% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (15.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Good +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 94.92. 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 1.8x. 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

94.921

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

1.784

Liquidity indicators evolution
KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
94.92 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (94.92) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.78x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good +31 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD (1.8x) 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: 37 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. The company must finance 4 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 29 days of revenue, i.e. 73.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +33%, 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

73 536 651 €

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

37 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

33 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

29 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD

Positioning of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD is estimated at 89 920 468 € (range 41 172 824€ - 195 329 630€). With an EBITDA of 31 300 018€, 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
41172k€ 89920k€ 195329k€
89 920 468 € Range: 41 172 824€ - 195 329 630€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
31 300 018 € × 0.9x
Estimation 28 745 027 €
20 456 154€ - 115 948 173€
Revenue Multiple 30%
921 511 918 € × 0.23x
Estimation 208 892 058 €
97 578 582€ - 340 642 753€
Net Income Multiple 20%
19 045 778 € × 3.4x
Estimation 64 401 686 €
8 355 865€ - 175 813 591€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD

What is the revenue of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD ?

The revenue of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD in 2024 is 921.5 M€.

Is KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD profitable?

Yes, KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD generated a net profit of 19.0 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD ?

The headquarters of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD is located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE (69400), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD ?

The tax return of KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD 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 KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD operate?

KUEHNE + NAGEL ROAD 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.