PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS is a French company founded 14 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in BLYES (01150), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 906 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 - PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (SIREN 533260543)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 905 501 € 866 178 € 908 061 € 730 504 € 630 053 € 598 145 € 586 209 € 535 941 €
Net income 7 984 € 17 290 € 1 608 € 25 757 € -22 473 € -20 167 € 32 353 € 30 010 €
EBITDA -6 800 € 3 678 € -11 404 € 29 952 € -21 156 € -28 478 € 21 849 € 29 006 €
Net margin 0.9% 2.0% 0.2% 3.5% -3.6% -3.4% 5.5% 5.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS achieves revenue of 906 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.8%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (105 k€), gross margin stands at 801 k€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -7 k€, representing -0.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 8 k€, i.e. 0.9% 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

905 501 €

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

800 946 €

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

-6 800 €

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

-5 368 €

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

7 984 €

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

-0.8%

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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 48%. 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

3.432%

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

48.139%

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

-0.343%

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

-1.432

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

38.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.43 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (3.43) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
48.14% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (48.1%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-1.43 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (-1.43) 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 191.41. 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

191.407

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
191.41 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (191.41) 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
0.0x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good +25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS (0.0x) 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: 57 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. The gap of 37 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 69 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, 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

69 461 €

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

57 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

20 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

28 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS

Positioning of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS 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 PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS is estimated at 133 956 € (range 58 931€ - 230 314€). 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
58k€ 133k€ 230k€
133 956 € Range: 58 931€ - 230 314€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
905 501 € × 0.23x
Estimation 205 263 €
95 883€ - 334 724€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 984 € × 3.4x
Estimation 26 997 €
3 503€ - 73 701€

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 PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS

What is the revenue of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS ?

The revenue of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS in 2024 is 906 k€.

Is PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS profitable?

Yes, PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS generated a net profit of 8 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS ?

The headquarters of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS is located in BLYES (01150), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS ?

The tax return of PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS 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 PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS operate?

PLAINE DE L'AIN EXPRESS 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.