LIGNATRANS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LIGNATRANS is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in TOURNON (73460), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.2 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 - LIGNATRANS (SIREN 420409542)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 2 178 741 € 2 164 509 € 2 155 161 € 2 064 678 € 1 916 061 € 2 100 725 € 2 427 531 € 2 443 426 € 2 323 920 €
Net income 85 582 € 138 504 € 54 969 € 925 € 45 786 € 52 030 € 136 347 € 142 652 € 131 346 €
EBITDA 218 294 € 329 637 € 236 968 € 160 984 € 220 678 € 211 002 € 245 250 € 309 459 € 278 688 €
Net margin 3.9% 6.4% 2.6% 0.0% 2.4% 2.5% 5.6% 5.8% 5.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LIGNATRANS achieves revenue of 2.2 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.8%). Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (22 k€), gross margin stands at 2.2 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 218 k€, representing 10.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+1%), EBITDA varies by -34%, reducing margin by 5.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 86 k€, i.e. 3.9% 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

2 178 741 €

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

2 156 819 €

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

218 294 €

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

91 703 €

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

85 582 €

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

10.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

10.458%

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

60.418%

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

8.923%

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

0.534

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

19.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
LIGNATRANS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.46 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LIGNATRANS (10.46) 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
60.42% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Excellent +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LIGNATRANS (60.4%) 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
0.53 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LIGNATRANS (0.53) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 236.34. 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 0.4x. 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

236.338

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

0.424

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
236.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LIGNATRANS (236.34) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.42x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LIGNATRANS (0.4x) 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: 83 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 61 days. The company must finance 22 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 99 days of revenue, i.e. 600 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +67%, 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

600 396 €

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

83 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

61 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

0 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

99 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LIGNATRANS

Positioning of LIGNATRANS 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 LIGNATRANS is estimated at 306 280 € (range 148 054€ - 803 944€). With an EBITDA of 218 294€, 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
148k€ 306k€ 803k€
306 280 € Range: 148 054€ - 803 944€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
218 294 € × 0.9x
Estimation 200 475 €
142 666€ - 808 651€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 178 741 € × 0.23x
Estimation 493 886 €
230 706€ - 805 385€
Net Income Multiple 20%
85 582 € × 3.4x
Estimation 289 388 €
37 547€ - 790 016€

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 LIGNATRANS

What is the revenue of LIGNATRANS ?

The revenue of LIGNATRANS in 2024 is 2.2 M€.

Is LIGNATRANS profitable?

Yes, LIGNATRANS generated a net profit of 86 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LIGNATRANS ?

The headquarters of LIGNATRANS is located in TOURNON (73460), in the department Savoie.

Where to find the tax return of LIGNATRANS ?

The tax return of LIGNATRANS 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 LIGNATRANS operate?

LIGNATRANS 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.