SECHE TRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SECHE TRANSPORTS is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in CHANGE (53810), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 46.3 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 - SECHE TRANSPORTS (SIREN 391918885)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 46 286 799 € 41 942 639 € 40 084 267 € 36 080 566 € 34 193 673 € 33 866 842 € 33 115 201 € 30 513 833 € 29 201 845 €
Net income 974 512 € 299 045 € 507 232 € 286 280 € 303 940 € 500 191 € -580 780 € -580 780 € 404 624 €
EBITDA 2 540 744 € 1 367 715 € 928 311 € 1 005 777 € 780 072 € 1 037 829 € -21 632 446 € 4 492 139 € 53 796 030 €
Net margin 2.1% 0.7% 1.3% 0.8% 0.9% 1.5% -1.8% -1.9% 1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SECHE TRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 46.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2023, growth of +10% (41.9 M€ -> 46.3 M€). After deducting consumption (1.7 M€), gross margin stands at 44.6 M€, i.e. a rate of 96%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.5 M€, representing 5.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.2 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 975 k€, i.e. 2.1% 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

46 286 799 €

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

44 574 798 €

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

2 540 744 €

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

1 567 373 €

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

974 512 €

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

5.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 19%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

35.81%

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

18.666%

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

3.988%

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

0.483

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

26.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.81 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of SECHE TRANSPORTS (35.81) 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
18.67% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SECHE TRANSPORTS (18.7%) 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
0.48 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SECHE TRANSPORTS (0.48) 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 98.72. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

98.716

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

1.36

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
98.72 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SECHE TRANSPORTS (98.72) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
1.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of SECHE TRANSPORTS (1.4x) 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: 40 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 58 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 18 days. Overall, WCR represents 51 days of revenue, i.e. 6.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +36%, 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

6 605 589 €

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

40 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

58 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

51 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of SECHE TRANSPORTS 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 1 523 967€ to 2 537 612€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
1523k€ 1883k€ 2537k€
1 883 002 € Range: 1 523 967€ - 2 537 612€
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.
  • 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 SECHE TRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of SECHE TRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of SECHE TRANSPORTS in 2024 is 46.3 M€.

Is SECHE TRANSPORTS profitable?

Yes, SECHE TRANSPORTS generated a net profit of 975 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SECHE TRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of SECHE TRANSPORTS is located in CHANGE (53810), in the department Mayenne.

Where to find the tax return of SECHE TRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of SECHE 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 SECHE TRANSPORTS operate?

SECHE TRANSPORTS 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.