LINE UP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LINE UP is a French company founded 7 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in MONTPELLIER (34070), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 686 k€. 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 - LINE UP (SIREN 848137816)
Indicator 2020 2019
Revenue 686 066 € 414 103 €
Net income 103 298 € 86 581 €
EBITDA 160 777 € 107 411 €
Net margin 15.1% 20.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LINE UP achieves revenue of 686 k€. Vs 2019, growth of +66% (414 k€ -> 686 k€). After deducting consumption (161 €), gross margin stands at 686 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 161 k€, representing 23.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+66%), EBITDA varies by +50%, reducing margin by 2.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 103 k€, i.e. 15.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

686 066 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

685 905 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

160 777 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

101 349 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

103 298 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

22.9%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 2%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 23.7% 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 (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.372%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

1.953%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

23.718%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

52.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
LINE UP

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.37 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 1.93
Med: 32.85
Q3: 105.73
Good -31 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LINE UP (3.37) 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
1.95% 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 12.89%
Med: 30.57%
Q3: 49.44%
Watch -7 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LINE UP (1.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
0.0 years 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 1.82 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LINE UP (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 122.88. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

122.876

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
122.88 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 127.98
Med: 181.04
Q3: 267.79
Average -17 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LINE UP (122.88) 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
0.0x 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.91x
Average -24 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LINE UP (0.0x) 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: 29 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. The company must finance 21 days of gap between collections and payments. WCR is negative (-7 days): operations structurally generate cash.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

-13 042 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

29 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

8 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

-7 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LINE UP

Positioning of LINE UP in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LINE UP is estimated at 194 139 € (range 62 456€ - 472 385€). With an EBITDA of 160 777€, the sector multiple of 1.3x 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 2020
60 tx
62k€ 194k€ 472k€
194 139 € Range: 62 456€ - 472 385€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
160 777 € × 1.3x
Estimation 214 099 €
82 529€ - 547 659€
Revenue Multiple 30%
686 066 € × 0.23x
Estimation 160 609 €
48 588€ - 263 445€
Net Income Multiple 20%
103 298 € × 1.9x
Estimation 194 538 €
33 075€ - 597 614€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 LINE UP

What is the revenue of LINE UP ?

The revenue of LINE UP in 2020 is 686 k€.

Is LINE UP profitable?

Yes, LINE UP generated a net profit of 103 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LINE UP ?

The headquarters of LINE UP is located in MONTPELLIER (34070), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of LINE UP ?

The tax return of LINE UP 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 LINE UP operate?

LINE UP 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.