TRANSPORTS A4 : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
TRANSPORTS A4 is a French company
founded 8 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains.
Based in SAINT-SAUVEUR-D'AUNIS (17540),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.3 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - TRANSPORTS A4 (SIREN 830944971)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Revenue
2 274 892 €
2 081 659 €
2 030 537 €
1 605 521 €
1 463 620 €
1 423 331 €
1 423 150 €
Net income
11 699 €
-12 714 €
-6 174 €
748 €
4 789 €
-3 229 €
26 744 €
EBITDA
-36 552 €
-82 183 €
-61 475 €
-71 581 €
-12 128 €
-30 235 €
13 744 €
Net margin
0.5%
-0.6%
-0.3%
0.0%
0.3%
-0.2%
1.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, TRANSPORTS A4 achieves revenue of 2.3 M€. Over the period 2018-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.1%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (-293 €), gross margin stands at 2.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -37 k€, representing -1.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 0.5% 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
2 274 892 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 275 185 €
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
-36 552 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
16 221 €
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
11 699 €
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
-1.6%
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Income statement
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 91%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).
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
91.463%
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
11.65%
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
-1.82%
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
-1.731
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
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
403.594
344.793
547.013
192.331
152.006
170.779
91.463
Financial autonomy
14.084
14.49
11.178
13.136
15.219
12.101
11.65
Repayment capacity
48.578
-8.23
-31.691
-2.185
-1.85
-0.98
-1.731
Cash flow / Revenue
0.481%
-2.355%
-1.0%
-4.691%
-3.211%
-4.066%
-1.82%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
91.462024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS A4 (91.46) 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
11.65%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS A4 (11.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.
Repayment capacity
-1.73 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent
In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS A4 (-1.73) 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 100.51. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.
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
100.511
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
-12.374
Liquidity indicators evolution TRANSPORTS A4
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
204.712
187.988
258.666
122.382
123.807
97.633
100.511
Interest coverage
40.934
-10.872
-23.285
-5.061
-2.282
-2.508
-12.374
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
100.512024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Watch
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS A4 (100.51) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
-12.37x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS A4 (-12.4x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. The company must finance 26 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. WCR is negative (-3 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-109%), freeing up cash.
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
-19 746 €
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
34 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
8 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
-3 j
WCR and payment terms evolution TRANSPORTS A4
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
214 028 €
200 263 €
136 190 €
-56 081 €
80 023 €
90 448 €
-19 746 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
7
6
4
4
4
3
Customer payment term (days)
56
48
39
43
37
48
34
Supplier payment term (days)
16
16
16
9
17
12
8
Positioning of TRANSPORTS A4 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 TRANSPORTS A4 is estimated at
325 232 €
(range 146 585€ - 547 754€).
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
146k€325k€547k€
325 232 €Range: 146 585€ - 547 754€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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Revenue Multiple30%
2 274 892 €×0.23x
Estimation515 682 €
240 888€ - 840 928€
Net Income Multiple20%
11 699 €×3.4x
Estimation39 559 €
5 133€ - 107 995€
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...).
Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)
Compare TRANSPORTS A4 with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, TRANSPORTS A4 generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS A4 ?
The headquarters of TRANSPORTS A4 is located in SAINT-SAUVEUR-D'AUNIS (17540), in the department Charente-Maritime.
Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS A4 ?
The tax return of TRANSPORTS A4 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 TRANSPORTS A4 operate?
TRANSPORTS A4 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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