SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 49 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SOLAIZE (69360), this company of category GE shows in 2023 a revenue of 32.6 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 - SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (SIREN 311232730)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2016 2015 2014
Revenue 32 633 199 € 34 870 771 € 33 531 306 € 32 314 650 € 34 741 804 € 34 224 881 € 35 636 473 €
Net income 931 054 € 1 379 743 € 1 692 687 € 1 465 035 € 1 408 917 € 1 370 937 € 869 104 €
EBITDA 2 848 902 € 3 394 223 € 3 754 331 € 3 859 371 € 3 402 885 € 3 432 456 € 3 377 839 €
Net margin 2.9% 4.0% 5.0% 4.5% 4.1% 4.0% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 32.6 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.0%). Slight decline of -6% vs 2022. After deducting consumption (4.4 M€), gross margin stands at 28.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.8 M€, representing 8.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 931 k€, i.e. 2.9% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

32 633 199 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

28 213 941 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

2 848 902 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

1 052 655 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

931 054 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

8.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 94%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 25%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. 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 7.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

93.856%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

24.808%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.783%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

1.289

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

16.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
93.86 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.55
Med: 33.71
Q3: 97.62
Average

In 2023, the debt ratio of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (93.86) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
24.81% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 17.6%
Med: 34.08%
Q3: 51.24%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (24.8%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
1.29 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.11 years
Q3: 2.15 years
Average

In 2023, the repayment capacity of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (1.29) 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 129.80. 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 2.1x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

129.8

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

2.121

Liquidity indicators evolution
SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
129.8 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 126.62
Med: 173.62
Q3: 248.44
Average -19 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (129.80) 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
2.12x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.07x
Q3: 3.19x
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS (2.1x) 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: 53 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 59 days of revenue, i.e. 5.3 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

5 332 917 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

53 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

50 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

2 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

59 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS

Positioning of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 53 transactions of similar company sales in 2023, the value of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS is estimated at 5 455 438 € (range 2 166 565€ - 15 799 050€). With an EBITDA of 2 848 902€, the sector multiple of 2.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 2023
53 tx
2166k€ 5455k€ 15799k€
5 455 438 € Range: 2 166 565€ - 15 799 050€
NAF 5 année 2023

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 848 902 € × 2.3x
Estimation 6 653 719 €
2 679 380€ - 20 386 575€
Revenue Multiple 30%
32 633 199 € × 0.19x
Estimation 6 056 579 €
2 292 384€ - 13 965 188€
Net Income Multiple 20%
931 054 € × 1.7x
Estimation 1 558 026 €
695 803€ - 7 081 032€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 53 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 SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS in 2023 is 32.6 M€.

Is SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 931 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS is located in SOLAIZE (69360), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS 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 SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS operate?

SA RHONE ALPES TRANSPORTS 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.