KUEHNE+NAGEL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

KUEHNE+NAGEL is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique. Based in FERRIERES-EN-BRIE (77164), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 792.4 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 (SIREN 333583466)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 792 392 962 € 823 084 795 € 1 102 620 735 € 888 021 330 € 756 237 774 € 822 550 774 € 814 339 537 € 796 521 910 € 733 638 606 €
Net income 4 573 836 € -3 215 960 € 15 645 591 € 15 146 228 € 2 839 811 € 23 728 444 € 32 715 532 € 36 876 547 € 20 812 223 €
EBITDA 17 629 119 € 12 332 499 € 51 168 249 € 46 616 875 € 24 115 946 € 31 002 055 € 19 295 105 € 29 993 706 € 26 382 792 €
Net margin 0.6% -0.4% 1.4% 1.7% 0.4% 2.9% 4.0% 4.6% 2.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, KUEHNE+NAGEL achieves revenue of 792.4 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.0%). Slight decline of -4% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.7 M€), gross margin stands at 790.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 17.6 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 4.6 M€, i.e. 0.6% 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

792 392 962 €

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

790 673 176 €

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

17 629 119 €

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

1 786 926 €

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

4 573 836 €

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 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 10%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.6% 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

0.421%

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

9.562%

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

1.614%

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

0.009

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

30.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 11.12
Q3: 67.77
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of KUEHNE+NAGEL (0.42) 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
9.56% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.65%
Med: 34.88%
Q3: 62.0%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of KUEHNE+NAGEL (9.6%) 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
0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 1.78 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of KUEHNE+NAGEL (0.01) 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 84.92. 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 25.5x. 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

84.923

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

25.454

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
84.92 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 105.43
Med: 164.12
Q3: 324.56
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of KUEHNE+NAGEL (84.92) 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
25.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.42x
Q3: 6.22x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of KUEHNE+NAGEL (25.4x) 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: 46 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. 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. 64.1 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-33%), freeing up cash.

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

64 080 819 €

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

46 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

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
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Positioning of KUEHNE+NAGEL in its sector

Comparison with sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique

Valuation estimate

Based on 77 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of KUEHNE+NAGEL is estimated at 44 226 296 € (range 26 471 502€ - 107 029 739€). With an EBITDA of 17 629 119€, the sector multiple of 1.0x 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 2024
77 tx
26471k€ 44226k€ 107029k€
44 226 296 € Range: 26 471 502€ - 107 029 739€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
17 629 119 € × 1.0x
Estimation 17 918 265 €
7 919 382€ - 42 348 907€
Revenue Multiple 30%
792 392 962 € × 0.14x
Estimation 113 916 054 €
73 715 183€ - 272 553 567€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 573 836 € × 1.2x
Estimation 5 461 740 €
1 986 284€ - 20 446 081€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 77 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

What is the revenue of KUEHNE+NAGEL ?

The revenue of KUEHNE+NAGEL in 2024 is 792.4 M€.

Is KUEHNE+NAGEL profitable?

Yes, KUEHNE+NAGEL generated a net profit of 4.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of KUEHNE+NAGEL ?

The headquarters of KUEHNE+NAGEL is located in FERRIERES-EN-BRIE (77164), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of KUEHNE+NAGEL ?

The tax return of KUEHNE+NAGEL 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 operate?

KUEHNE+NAGEL operates in the sector Entreposage et stockage non frigorifique (NAF code 52.10B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.