STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS is a French company founded 44 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LE MANS (72100), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 72.9 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 - STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (SIREN 324180546)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 72 893 395 € 69 428 347 € 70 863 397 € 65 833 980 € 63 336 767 € 68 413 403 € 69 984 963 € 67 624 715 € 64 718 265 €
Net income 1 562 961 € 923 962 € 2 454 283 € 1 982 444 € 1 860 495 € 2 009 494 € 2 245 526 € 2 117 178 € 2 540 277 €
EBITDA 3 519 168 € 2 150 887 € 4 943 540 € 4 560 169 € 4 242 723 € 4 790 814 € 5 067 647 € 4 587 768 € 4 466 022 €
Net margin 2.1% 1.3% 3.5% 3.0% 2.9% 2.9% 3.2% 3.1% 3.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS achieves revenue of 72.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +1.5%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (5.8 M€), gross margin stands at 67.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 3.5 M€, representing 4.8% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.6 M€, 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

72 893 395 €

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

67 082 265 €

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

3 519 168 €

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

1 776 486 €

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

1 562 961 €

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

4.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 53%. 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 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.0% 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

3.885%

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

53.427%

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

1.021%

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

0.823

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

32.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.88 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (3.88) 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
53.43% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (53.4%) 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
0.82 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (0.82) 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 218.06. 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 0.2x. 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

218.059

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

0.195

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
218.06 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (218.06) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.2x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS (0.2x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 21.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +59%, 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

21 585 921 €

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

40 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

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS 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 STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS is estimated at 7 630 085 € (range 3 602 716€ - 17 487 448€). With an EBITDA of 3 519 168€, 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
3602k€ 7630k€ 17487k€
7 630 085 € Range: 3 602 716€ - 17 487 448€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 519 168 € × 0.9x
Estimation 3 231 902 €
2 299 955€ - 13 036 449€
Revenue Multiple 30%
72 893 395 € × 0.23x
Estimation 16 523 770 €
7 718 657€ - 26 945 508€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 562 961 € × 3.4x
Estimation 5 285 020 €
685 711€ - 14 427 858€

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 STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS

What is the revenue of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS ?

The revenue of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS in 2024 is 72.9 M€.

Is STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS profitable?

Yes, STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS generated a net profit of 1.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS ?

The headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS is located in LE MANS (72100), in the department Sarthe.

Where to find the tax return of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS ?

The tax return of STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS 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 STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS operate?

STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS 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.