SAINT LAURENT METAUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SAINT LAURENT METAUX is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 22.4 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 - SAINT LAURENT METAUX (SIREN 403343734)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 22 385 401 € 20 021 607 € 19 633 010 € 16 948 624 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 5 542 957 €
Net income 1 858 698 € 1 742 330 € 2 224 948 € 2 336 136 € 1 325 929 € 1 225 175 € 468 121 € 435 704 € 121 219 €
EBITDA 2 675 714 € 2 335 414 € 3 267 996 € 3 939 905 € N/C N/C N/C N/C 200 276 €
Net margin 8.3% 8.7% 11.3% 13.8% N/C N/C N/C N/C 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SAINT LAURENT METAUX achieves revenue of 22.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +19.1%. Vs 2023, growth of +12% (20.0 M€ -> 22.4 M€). After deducting consumption (8.2 M€), gross margin stands at 14.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 64%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.7 M€, representing 12.0% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.9 M€, i.e. 8.3% 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

22 385 401 €

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

14 224 349 €

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

2 675 714 €

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

2 143 795 €

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

1 858 698 €

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

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 10%. 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 77%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 10.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

10.473%

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

77.233%

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

10.348%

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

0.564

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

48.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
SAINT LAURENT METAUX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
10.47 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SAINT LAURENT METAUX (10.47) 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
77.23% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SAINT LAURENT METAUX (77.2%) 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
0.56 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SAINT LAURENT METAUX (0.56) 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 506.02. 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 0.5x. 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

506.02

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

0.47

Liquidity indicators evolution
SAINT LAURENT METAUX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
506.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SAINT LAURENT METAUX (506.02) 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
0.47x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SAINT LAURENT METAUX (0.5x) 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: 82 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The gap of 44 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 96 days of revenue, i.e. 6.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +364%, 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

5 974 440 €

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

82 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

38 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

6 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

96 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SAINT LAURENT METAUX

Positioning of SAINT LAURENT METAUX 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 SAINT LAURENT METAUX is estimated at 4 007 979 € (range 1 748 563€ - 10 870 013€). With an EBITDA of 2 675 714€, the sector multiple of 0.9x 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
71 tx
1748k€ 4007k€ 10870k€
4 007 979 € Range: 1 748 563€ - 10 870 013€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 675 714 € × 0.9x
Estimation 2 457 298 €
1 748 715€ - 9 911 948€
Revenue Multiple 30%
22 385 401 € × 0.23x
Estimation 5 074 413 €
2 370 382€ - 8 274 906€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 858 698 € × 3.4x
Estimation 6 285 030 €
815 458€ - 17 157 838€

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 SAINT LAURENT METAUX

What is the revenue of SAINT LAURENT METAUX ?

The revenue of SAINT LAURENT METAUX in 2024 is 22.4 M€.

Is SAINT LAURENT METAUX profitable?

Yes, SAINT LAURENT METAUX generated a net profit of 1.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SAINT LAURENT METAUX ?

The headquarters of SAINT LAURENT METAUX is located in SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR (06700), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of SAINT LAURENT METAUX ?

The tax return of SAINT LAURENT METAUX 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 SAINT LAURENT METAUX operate?

SAINT LAURENT METAUX 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.