LEMARECHAL CELESTIN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LEMARECHAL CELESTIN is a French company founded 68 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in VALOGNES (50700), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 28.8 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 - LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (SIREN 582650297)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2017 2016
Revenue 28 817 000 € 26 944 000 € 27 631 000 € 22 205 000 € 21 423 000 € 22 106 000 € 22 306 000 € 14 810 000 € 8 455 000 € 24 308 000 €
Net income 2 544 000 € 1 598 000 € 962 000 € 1 936 000 € 1 575 000 € 1 275 000 € 255 000 € 244 000 € 54 000 € 1 234 000 €
EBITDA 4 850 000 € 3 247 000 € 2 909 000 € 3 875 000 € 3 718 000 € 3 107 000 € 1 994 000 € 1 291 000 € 886 000 € 3 324 000 €
Net margin 8.8% 5.9% 3.5% 8.7% 7.4% 5.8% 1.1% 1.6% 0.6% 5.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LEMARECHAL CELESTIN achieves revenue of 28.8 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 10 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (186 k€), gross margin stands at 28.6 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 4.8 M€, representing 16.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.8 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.5 M€, i.e. 8.8% 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

28 817 000 €

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

28 631 000 €

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

4 850 000 €

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

3 589 000 €

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

2 544 000 €

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

16.8%

Loading income statement...

Chart evolution

Show :

Assets

Loading data...

Liabilities

Loading data...

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 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 12.9% 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

0.0%

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

47.619%

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

12.859%

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

11.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
LEMARECHAL CELESTIN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (0.00) 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
47.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (47.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (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 154.76. 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 0.6x. 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

154.756

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

0.557

Liquidity indicators evolution
LEMARECHAL CELESTIN

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.76 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (154.76) 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
0.56x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN (0.6x) 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: 27 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 47 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 20 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 63 days of revenue, i.e. 5.1 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +2748%, 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

5 068 046 €

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

27 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

47 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

63 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LEMARECHAL CELESTIN

Positioning of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN 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 LEMARECHAL CELESTIN is estimated at 5 907 219 € (range 2 723 510€ - 16 875 702€). With an EBITDA of 4 850 000€, 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
2723k€ 5907k€ 16875k€
5 907 219 € Range: 2 723 510€ - 16 875 702€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

Ajustez les pondérations selon votre analyse

EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 850 000 € × 0.9x
Estimation 4 454 099 €
3 169 722€ - 17 966 400€
Revenue Multiple 30%
28 817 000 € × 0.23x
Estimation 6 532 354 €
3 051 422€ - 10 652 388€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 544 000 € × 3.4x
Estimation 8 602 321 €
1 116 117€ - 23 483 933€

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 interurbains)

Compare LEMARECHAL CELESTIN with other companies in the same sector:

Frequently asked questions about LEMARECHAL CELESTIN

What is the revenue of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN ?

The revenue of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN in 2024 is 28.8 M€.

Is LEMARECHAL CELESTIN profitable?

Yes, LEMARECHAL CELESTIN generated a net profit of 2.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN ?

The headquarters of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN is located in VALOGNES (50700), in the department Manche.

Where to find the tax return of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN ?

The tax return of LEMARECHAL CELESTIN 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 LEMARECHAL CELESTIN operate?

LEMARECHAL CELESTIN 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.