LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in TROYES (10000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 13.9 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 - LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (SIREN 335050233)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 13 928 071 € 12 921 336 € 12 477 044 € 10 438 621 € 9 713 367 € 12 517 881 € 12 298 131 € 12 015 436 € 11 900 069 €
Net income 170 210 € -392 682 € 169 843 € -629 030 € -1 236 714 € -31 117 € -131 214 € -28 555 € -210 887 €
EBITDA -564 184 € -986 698 € -673 025 € -1 511 852 € -1 660 191 € -735 531 € -824 703 € -582 147 € -373 441 €
Net margin 1.2% -3.0% 1.4% -6.0% -12.7% -0.2% -1.1% -0.2% -1.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE achieves revenue of 13.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.0%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 12.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 93%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -564 k€, representing -4.1% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +3.6 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 170 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

13 928 071 €

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

12 884 283 €

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

-564 184 €

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

186 270 €

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

170 210 €

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

-4.0%

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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 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

0.022%

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

27.362%

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

-1.594%

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

25.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (0.02) 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
27.36% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (27.4%) 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: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Excellent -19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 131.59. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

131.586

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

-1.249

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
131.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (131.59) 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
-1.25x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE (-1.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 59 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 66 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 74 days of revenue, i.e. 2.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +122%, 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

2 869 740 €

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

59 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

66 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

4 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

74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE

Positioning of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE is estimated at 1 353 270 € (range 938 727€ - 3 022 871€). 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
85 tx
938k€ 1353k€ 3022k€
1 353 270 € Range: 938 727€ - 3 022 871€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
13 928 071 € × 0.14x
Estimation 1 967 878 €
1 480 809€ - 4 414 657€
Net Income Multiple 20%
170 210 € × 2.5x
Estimation 431 359 €
125 606€ - 935 194€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 réguliers de voyageurs)

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Frequently asked questions about LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE

What is the revenue of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE ?

The revenue of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE in 2024 is 13.9 M€.

Is LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE profitable?

Yes, LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE generated a net profit of 170 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE ?

The headquarters of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE is located in TROYES (10000), in the department Aube.

Where to find the tax return of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE ?

The tax return of LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE 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 LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE operate?

LES COURRIERS DE L'AUBE operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.