STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in VALENCE (26000), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 39.3 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 - STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (SIREN 442568879)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 39 266 367 € 37 771 398 € 37 821 937 € 33 373 045 € 30 501 777 € 31 924 549 € 31 102 161 € 28 212 102 € 25 970 677 €
Net income 2 776 983 € 2 982 323 € 3 324 159 € 2 321 556 € 1 872 336 € 1 804 669 € 1 863 323 € 1 879 383 € 1 736 297 €
EBITDA 4 563 622 € 4 824 999 € 5 743 072 € 4 640 951 € 3 668 996 € 3 963 184 € 3 850 278 € 3 932 400 € 3 681 656 €
Net margin 7.1% 7.9% 8.8% 7.0% 6.1% 5.7% 6.0% 6.7% 6.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE achieves revenue of 39.3 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.3%. Vs 2023: +4%. After deducting consumption (2.1 M€), gross margin stands at 37.2 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 4.6 M€, representing 11.6% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2.8 M€, i.e. 7.1% 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

39 266 367 €

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

37 197 356 €

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

4 563 622 €

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

3 405 273 €

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

2 776 983 €

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

11.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 73%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 6.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

0.0%

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

72.616%

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

6.652%

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

0.0

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

30.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (0.00) 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
72.62% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (72.6%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 360.10. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

360.102

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
360.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (360.10) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Average -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE (0.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 43 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 3 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 196 days of revenue, i.e. 21.4 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +153%, 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

21 427 656 €

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

43 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

196 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité

Valuation estimate

Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE is estimated at 6 643 893 € (range 2 982 316€ - 17 934 212€). With an EBITDA of 4 563 622€, 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
2982k€ 6643k€ 17934k€
6 643 893 € Range: 2 982 316€ - 17 934 212€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 563 622 € × 0.9x
Estimation 4 191 098 €
2 982 559€ - 16 905 538€
Revenue Multiple 30%
39 266 367 € × 0.23x
Estimation 8 901 059 €
4 157 902€ - 14 515 063€
Net Income Multiple 20%
2 776 983 € × 3.4x
Estimation 9 390 133 €
1 218 333€ - 25 634 624€

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 VALENCE

What is the revenue of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE ?

The revenue of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE in 2024 is 39.3 M€.

Is STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE profitable?

Yes, STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE generated a net profit of 2.8 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE ?

The headquarters of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE is located in VALENCE (26000), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE ?

The tax return of STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE 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 VALENCE operate?

STEF TRANSPORT VALENCE operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité (NAF code 49.41B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.