STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in CARQUEFOU (44470), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 49.6 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 NANTES CARQUEFOU (SIREN 355500356)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 49 614 958 € 46 073 790 € 47 118 781 € 42 896 952 € 38 536 233 € 43 193 579 € 43 399 509 € 40 454 912 € 38 306 899 €
Net income 1 082 764 € 749 292 € 1 492 919 € 1 180 881 € 346 960 € 956 478 € 1 199 394 € 869 399 € 447 552 €
EBITDA 2 647 985 € 1 736 325 € 3 224 997 € 2 777 361 € 1 750 042 € 2 690 548 € 3 046 138 € 2 573 526 € 1 687 597 €
Net margin 2.2% 1.6% 3.2% 2.8% 0.9% 2.2% 2.8% 2.1% 1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU achieves revenue of 49.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.3%). Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (2.6 M€), gross margin stands at 47.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 95%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.6 M€, representing 5.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 1.1 M€, i.e. 2.2% 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

49 614 958 €

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

47 044 418 €

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

2 647 985 €

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

1 382 621 €

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

1 082 764 €

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

5.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. 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 50%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.5% 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

3.207%

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

49.646%

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

1.516%

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

0.396

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

32.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.21 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CAR... (3.21) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
49.65% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CAR... (49.6%) 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
0.4 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average +24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CAR... (0.40) 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 210.16. 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 0.1x. 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

210.163

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

0.117

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
210.16 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good +8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CAR... (210.16) 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
0.12x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CAR... (0.1x) 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: 45 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 7 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 105 days of revenue, i.e. 14.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +132%, 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

14 474 172 €

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

45 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

5 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

105 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU 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 NANTES CARQUEFOU is estimated at 5 322 247 € (range 2 536 416€ - 12 405 781€). With an EBITDA of 2 647 985€, 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
2536k€ 5322k€ 12405k€
5 322 247 € Range: 2 536 416€ - 12 405 781€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 647 985 € × 0.9x
Estimation 2 431 832 €
1 730 593€ - 9 809 228€
Revenue Multiple 30%
49 614 958 € × 0.23x
Estimation 11 246 920 €
5 253 711€ - 18 340 485€
Net Income Multiple 20%
1 082 764 € × 3.4x
Estimation 3 661 275 €
475 036€ - 9 995 109€

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 NANTES CARQUEFOU

What is the revenue of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU ?

The revenue of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU in 2024 is 49.6 M€.

Is STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU profitable?

Yes, STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU generated a net profit of 1.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU ?

The headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU is located in CARQUEFOU (44470), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU ?

The tax return of STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU 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 NANTES CARQUEFOU operate?

STEF TRANSPORT NANTES CARQUEFOU 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.