LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA is a French company founded 52 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in BEZIERS (34500), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.8 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 TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA (SIREN 300221322)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 827 758 € 2 273 717 € 2 620 344 € 2 362 749 € 2 359 766 € 2 822 979 € 2 729 873 € 2 922 745 € 2 380 363 €
Net income -256 628 € -103 225 € -108 505 € 10 363 € 63 991 € 280 226 € 203 918 € 309 150 € 162 548 €
EBITDA -117 342 € 44 094 € -4 617 € 114 456 € 181 535 € 469 822 € 354 044 € 570 751 € 400 170 €
Net margin -14.0% -4.5% -4.1% 0.4% 2.7% 9.9% 7.5% 10.6% 6.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA achieves revenue of 1.8 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -3.2%). Significant drop of -20% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (338 k€), gross margin stands at 1.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 81%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -117 k€, representing -6.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-20%), EBITDA varies by -366%, reducing margin by 8.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -257 k€ (-14.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 827 758 €

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

1 489 440 €

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

-117 342 €

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

-267 431 €

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

-256 628 €

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

-6.4%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 38%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 59%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

37.92%

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

59.405%

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

-6.509%

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

-2.933

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

10.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
37.92 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORA... (37.92) 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
59.41% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORA... (59.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-2.93 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Excellent -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORA... (-2.93) 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 422.42. 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

422.416

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

-8.716

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
422.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORA... (422.42) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-8.72x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORA... (-8.7x) 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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 36 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 45 days of revenue, i.e. 227 k€ 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

226 660 €

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

39 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

36 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

45 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA is estimated at 414 323 € (range 193 540€ - 675 642€). 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
193k€ 414k€ 675k€
414 323 € Range: 193 540€ - 675 642€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
1 827 758 € × 0.23x = 414 324 €
Range: 193 541€ - 675 642€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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 de proximité)

Compare LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA with other companies in the same sector:

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Frequently asked questions about LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA

What is the revenue of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA ?

The revenue of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA in 2024 is 1.8 M€.

Is LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA profitable?

LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA ?

The headquarters of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA is located in BEZIERS (34500), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA ?

The tax return of LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA 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 TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA operate?

LES TRANSPORTS DU LITTORAL SA operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.