Employees: 32 (2023.0)Legal category: SA (autres)Size: GECreation date: 1982-03-01 (44 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Transports routiers de fret interurbainsLocation: LE MANS (72100), Sarthe
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.
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)
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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)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
67 082 265 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
1 776 486 €
Net income (2024)
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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)
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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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Assets
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Solvency indicators evolution STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
2.455
2.592
2.01
2.583
1.463
2.208
1.941
1.135
3.885
Financial autonomy
40.4
41.791
44.47
47.001
51.682
52.159
52.861
54.98
53.427
Repayment capacity
0.272
0.138
0.13
0.275
0.15
0.194
0.182
0.542
0.823
Cash flow / Revenue
1.209%
2.638%
2.356%
1.588%
1.92%
2.327%
2.254%
0.442%
1.021%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
3.882024
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 years2024
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)
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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)
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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 STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
164.359
167.941
175.769
186.148
202.231
207.498
209.35
218.616
218.059
Interest coverage
0.119
0.139
0.119
0.118
0.124
0.095
0.089
0.311
0.195
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
218.062024
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
0.2x2024
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 STEF TRANSPORT LE MANS
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
13 538 414 €
14 502 796 €
15 696 927 €
16 138 722 €
16 965 386 €
18 269 588 €
20 843 051 €
19 532 277 €
21 585 921 €
Inventory turnover (days)
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
3
Customer payment term (days)
40
39
38
36
39
36
42
40
38
Supplier payment term (days)
42
43
41
43
42
44
43
40
40
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 value2024
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 Multiple50%
3 519 168 €×0.9x
Estimation3 231 902 €
2 299 955€ - 13 036 449€
Revenue Multiple30%
72 893 395 €×0.23x
Estimation16 523 770 €
7 718 657€ - 26 945 508€
Net Income Multiple20%
1 562 961 €×3.4x
Estimation5 285 020 €
685 711€ - 14 427 858€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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.
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