SAARSTAHL RAIL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAARSTAHL RAIL is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Sidérurgie. Based in HAYANGE (57700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 382.9 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 - SAARSTAHL RAIL (SIREN 391575354)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 382 934 473 € 349 975 611 € 317 901 789 € 218 699 122 € 249 982 328 € 274 644 560 € 264 208 989 € 271 289 382 €
Net income -11 879 750 € -17 151 017 € -14 359 236 € -32 256 368 € -25 420 100 € 2 571 411 € 5 455 064 € 9 227 158 €
EBITDA 427 551 € -5 736 414 € -10 840 173 € -19 702 601 € -12 036 099 € 9 767 467 € 15 326 825 € 23 457 794 €
Net margin -3.1% -4.9% -4.5% -14.7% -10.2% 0.9% 2.1% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAARSTAHL RAIL achieves revenue of 382.9 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.0%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (270.9 M€), gross margin stands at 112.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 29%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 428 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -11.9 M€ (-3.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

382 934 473 €

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

112 069 707 €

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

427 551 €

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

-7 395 921 €

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

-11 879 750 €

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

0.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 91%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 23%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

90.989%

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

23.128%

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

-0.924%

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

-12.212

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

25.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
90.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.78
Med: 12.32
Q3: 104.91
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAARSTAHL RAIL (90.99) 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
23.13% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 12.4%
Med: 30.66%
Q3: 53.85%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAARSTAHL RAIL (23.1%) 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
-12.21 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -3.02 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.32 years
Excellent -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAARSTAHL RAIL (-12.21) 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 150.41. 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 978.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

150.407

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

978.138

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
150.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 114.12
Med: 171.16
Q3: 345.89
Average -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAARSTAHL RAIL (150.41) 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
978.14x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -41.2x
Med: 0.39x
Q3: 12.84x
Excellent +64 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAARSTAHL RAIL (978.1x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 37 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 59 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 75 days of revenue, i.e. 79.6 M€ to permanently finance.

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

79 612 077 €

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

19 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

56 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

59 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

75 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SAARSTAHL RAIL in its sector

Comparison with sector Sidérurgie

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Frequently asked questions about SAARSTAHL RAIL

What is the revenue of SAARSTAHL RAIL ?

The revenue of SAARSTAHL RAIL in 2024 is 382.9 M€.

Is SAARSTAHL RAIL profitable?

SAARSTAHL RAIL recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAARSTAHL RAIL ?

The headquarters of SAARSTAHL RAIL is located in HAYANGE (57700), in the department Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of SAARSTAHL RAIL ?

The tax return of SAARSTAHL RAIL 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 SAARSTAHL RAIL operate?

SAARSTAHL RAIL operates in the sector Sidérurgie (NAF code 24.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.