TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER is a French company founded 61 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LE PALLET (44330), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.9 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 - TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (SIREN 868800616)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 9 903 473 € N/C N/C 11 115 784 € 11 757 939 € 11 595 897 € 11 226 311 € 8 484 856 €
Net income 76 047 € 335 167 € 542 128 € 327 737 € 365 954 € 530 941 € 145 887 € 25 628 €
EBITDA 1 474 € N/C N/C 464 809 € 455 816 € 658 597 € 608 337 € 278 687 €
Net margin 0.8% N/C N/C 2.9% 3.1% 4.6% 1.3% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER achieves revenue of 9.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +2.0%). After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 8.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 89%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 1 k€, representing 0.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 76 k€, i.e. 0.8% 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

9 903 473 €

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

8 861 384 €

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

1 474 €

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

78 223 €

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

76 047 €

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

0.0%

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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 69%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.021%

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

68.981%

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

-0.23%

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

4.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (0.02) 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
68.98% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (69.0%) 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
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Good

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (0.00) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 254.18. 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 25.9x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

254.184

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

25.916

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
254.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Excellent

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (254.18) 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
25.92x 2024
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER (25.9x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

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: 39 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. The company must finance 8 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 6 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 62 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 712 310 €

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

39 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

31 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

6 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

62 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER 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 CHARPENTIER is estimated at 725 593 € (range 321 757€ - 1 241 394€). With an EBITDA of 1 474€, 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
321k€ 725k€ 1241k€
725 593 € Range: 321 757€ - 1 241 394€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
1 474 € × 0.9x
Estimation 1 354 €
963€ - 5 460€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 903 473 € × 0.23x
Estimation 2 244 959 €
1 048 675€ - 3 660 882€
Net Income Multiple 20%
76 047 € × 3.4x
Estimation 257 146 €
33 364€ - 701 998€

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...).

Similar companies (Transports routiers de fret interurbains)

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Frequently asked questions about TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER in 2024 is 9.9 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER generated a net profit of 76 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER is located in LE PALLET (44330), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER 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 CHARPENTIER operate?

TRANSPORTS CHARPENTIER 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.