SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs. Based in AUBENAS (07200), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 38.8 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 - SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX (SIREN 324429596)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 38 819 520 € 36 331 149 € 27 336 175 € 28 333 540 € 25 063 123 € 28 025 669 € 24 480 107 € 18 467 951 €
Net income 725 162 € 641 487 € 674 900 € 622 047 € 467 179 € 503 542 € 527 416 € 434 404 €
EBITDA 1 161 098 € 74 234 € 124 335 € -14 316 € -1 038 417 € 93 482 € 327 597 € 854 290 €
Net margin 1.9% 1.8% 2.5% 2.2% 1.9% 1.8% 2.2% 2.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX achieves revenue of 38.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +11.2%. Vs 2023: +7%. After deducting consumption (6.4 M€), gross margin stands at 32.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1.2 M€, representing 3.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.8 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 725 k€, i.e. 1.9% 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

38 819 520 €

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

32 428 479 €

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

1 161 098 €

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

48 330 €

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

725 162 €

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

3.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 46%. 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 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.7% 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

28.591%

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

46.083%

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

2.67%

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

2.115

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

22.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
28.59 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.05
Med: 13.36
Q3: 53.47
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES C... (28.59) 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
46.08% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 19.49%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 57.22%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES C... (46.1%) 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
2.12 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.3 years
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES C... (2.12) 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 146.85. 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 6.1x. 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

146.854

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

6.118

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
146.85 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.71
Med: 178.19
Q3: 288.37
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES C... (146.85) 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
6.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.09x
Q3: 3.69x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES C... (6.1x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 28 days of revenue, i.e. 3.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +24%, 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

3 041 509 €

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

38 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

26 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

3 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
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Positioning of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs

Valuation estimate

Based on 85 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX is estimated at 2 825 636 € (range 1 573 243€ - 6 794 318€). With an EBITDA of 1 161 098€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.14x (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
85 tx
1573k€ 2825k€ 6794k€
2 825 636 € Range: 1 573 243€ - 6 794 318€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 161 098 € × 1.4x
Estimation 1 625 313 €
456 099€ - 4 612 350€
Revenue Multiple 30%
38 819 520 € × 0.14x
Estimation 5 484 757 €
4 127 226€ - 12 304 278€
Net Income Multiple 20%
725 162 € × 2.5x
Estimation 1 837 762 €
535 133€ - 3 984 297€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 85 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 SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX

What is the revenue of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX ?

The revenue of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX in 2024 is 38.8 M€.

Is SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX profitable?

Yes, SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX generated a net profit of 725 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX ?

The headquarters of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX is located in AUBENAS (07200), in the department Ardeche.

Where to find the tax return of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX ?

The tax return of SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX 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 SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX operate?

SOCIETE RHODANIENNE DES CARS GINHOUX operates in the sector Transports routiers réguliers de voyageurs (NAF code 49.39A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.