PILOT AIR FREIGHT : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PILOT AIR FREIGHT is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.9 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 - PILOT AIR FREIGHT (SIREN 333567758)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 857 259 € 1 540 641 € N/C 2 572 291 € 1 798 443 € 1 728 573 € 1 860 472 € 1 844 947 € 1 300 796 €
Net income 150 372 € 88 093 € 364 740 € 302 338 € 193 171 € 107 707 € 40 745 € 119 843 € 42 812 €
EBITDA 146 672 € 31 230 € N/C 396 407 € 249 122 € 148 535 € 59 248 € 174 803 € 47 368 €
Net margin 8.1% 5.7% N/C 11.8% 10.7% 6.2% 2.2% 6.5% 3.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PILOT AIR FREIGHT achieves revenue of 1.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023, growth of +21% (1.5 M€ -> 1.9 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.9 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 147 k€, representing 7.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.9 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 150 k€, i.e. 8.1% 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

1 857 259 €

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

1 857 259 €

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

146 672 €

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

150 697 €

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

150 372 €

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

7.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 81%. 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 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.0% 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

6.106%

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

80.544%

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

7.98%

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

0.338

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.11 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Good -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of PILOT AIR FREIGHT (6.11) 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
80.54% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PILOT AIR FREIGHT (80.5%) 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
0.34 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PILOT AIR FREIGHT (0.34) 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 725.10. 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 0.2x. 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

725.104

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

0.246

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
725.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PILOT AIR FREIGHT (725.10) 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
0.25x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Average -16 pts over 2 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PILOT AIR FREIGHT (0.2x) 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: 16 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Overall, WCR represents 191 days of revenue, i.e. 988 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +44%, 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

987 523 €

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

16 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

21 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

191 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of PILOT AIR FREIGHT in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 94 811€ to 203 432€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
94k€ 116k€ 203k€
116 920 € Range: 94 811€ - 203 432€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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.
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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 PILOT AIR FREIGHT

What is the revenue of PILOT AIR FREIGHT ?

The revenue of PILOT AIR FREIGHT in 2024 is 1.9 M€.

Is PILOT AIR FREIGHT profitable?

Yes, PILOT AIR FREIGHT generated a net profit of 150 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PILOT AIR FREIGHT ?

The headquarters of PILOT AIR FREIGHT is located in ROISSY-EN-FRANCE (95700), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of PILOT AIR FREIGHT ?

The tax return of PILOT AIR FREIGHT 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 PILOT AIR FREIGHT operate?

PILOT AIR FREIGHT operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.