LINEAS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LINEAS FRANCE is a French company founded 17 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports ferroviaires de fret . Based in LILLE (59000), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 33.0 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 - LINEAS FRANCE (SIREN 505159228)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2017
Revenue 33 013 222 € 29 263 381 € 28 194 685 € 38 434 181 € 24 570 277 € 26 935 259 €
Net income 824 761 € 695 859 € 741 149 € 606 286 € 544 100 € 124 020 €
EBITDA 1 019 973 € 954 090 € 1 309 306 € 1 477 130 € 902 429 € 187 323 €
Net margin 2.5% 2.4% 2.6% 1.6% 2.2% 0.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LINEAS FRANCE achieves revenue of 33.0 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 6 years (CAGR: +2.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +13% (29.3 M€ -> 33.0 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 33.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.0 M€, representing 3.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 825 k€, i.e. 2.5% 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

33 013 222 €

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

33 013 222 €

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

1 019 973 €

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

1 046 982 €

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

824 761 €

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

3.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 13%. 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 47%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.4% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

12.619%

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

47.111%

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

2.432%

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

1.321

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

34.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LINEAS FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
12.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 24.72
Q3: 52.83
Good -38 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LINEAS FRANCE (12.62) 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
47.11% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.59%
Med: 11.26%
Q3: 30.33%
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LINEAS FRANCE (47.1%) 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
1.32 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -2.49 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.32 years
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LINEAS FRANCE (1.32) 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 192.68. 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 1.0x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

192.682

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

1.045

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
192.68 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 107.95
Med: 132.57
Q3: 193.58
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LINEAS FRANCE (192.68) 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
1.04x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -3.07x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.08x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of LINEAS FRANCE (1.0x) 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: 69 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 52 days. The company must finance 17 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 134 days of revenue, i.e. 12.3 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +253%, 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

12 260 450 €

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

69 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

52 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

134 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LINEAS FRANCE

Positioning of LINEAS FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports ferroviaires de fret

Valuation estimate

Based on 98 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LINEAS FRANCE is estimated at 3 270 727 € (range 1 462 120€ - 7 448 609€). With an EBITDA of 1 019 973€, the sector multiple of 1.0x 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
98 tx
1462k€ 3270k€ 7448k€
3 270 727 € Range: 1 462 120€ - 7 448 609€
Section année 2024 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 019 973 € × 1.0x
Estimation 975 520 €
650 972€ - 4 040 935€
Revenue Multiple 30%
33 013 222 € × 0.23x
Estimation 7 483 571 €
3 410 810€ - 13 398 635€
Net Income Multiple 20%
824 761 € × 3.3x
Estimation 2 689 480 €
566 958€ - 7 042 760€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 98 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 LINEAS FRANCE

What is the revenue of LINEAS FRANCE ?

The revenue of LINEAS FRANCE in 2024 is 33.0 M€.

Is LINEAS FRANCE profitable?

Yes, LINEAS FRANCE generated a net profit of 825 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LINEAS FRANCE ?

The headquarters of LINEAS FRANCE is located in LILLE (59000), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of LINEAS FRANCE ?

The tax return of LINEAS FRANCE 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 LINEAS FRANCE operate?

LINEAS FRANCE operates in the sector Transports ferroviaires de fret (NAF code 49.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.