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TRANSPORTS COTTON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS COTTON is a French company founded 23 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in SAINT-PAUL-DE-VARAX (01240), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 5.5 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 COTTON (SIREN 448759357)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2018 2017
Revenue N/C N/C 5 467 182 € N/C N/C
Net income 174 118 € 300 859 € 312 579 € 156 975 € 128 518 €
EBITDA N/C N/C 712 148 € N/C N/C
Net margin N/C N/C 5.7% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS COTTON generates positive net income of 174 k€. Net income represents the final profit after all expenses (operating, financial, exceptional) and corporate tax. Change over 2017-2024: 129 k€ -> 174 k€.

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

174 118 €

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 136%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 32%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

135.647%

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

31.557%

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

45.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
135.65 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS COTTON (135.65) 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
31.56% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS COTTON (31.6%) 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
2.25 years 2021
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.13 years
Q3: 2.23 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS COTTON (2.25) 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 221.64. 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

221.638

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
221.64 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good +22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS COTTON (221.64) 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
1.1x 2021
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.03x
Good

In 2021, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS COTTON (1.1x) 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.

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

0 €

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

0 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

0 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

0 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRANSPORTS COTTON

Positioning of TRANSPORTS COTTON 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 COTTON is estimated at 588 765 € (range 76 389€ - 1 607 301€). 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
76k€ 588k€ 1607k€
588 765 € Range: 76 389€ - 1 607 301€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Net Income Multiple
174 118 € × 3.4x = 588 765 €
Range: 76 390€ - 1 607 302€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

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)

Compare TRANSPORTS COTTON with other companies in the same sector:

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Frequently asked questions about TRANSPORTS COTTON

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS COTTON ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS COTTON in 2021 is 5.5 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS COTTON profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS COTTON generated a net profit of 174 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS COTTON ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS COTTON is located in SAINT-PAUL-DE-VARAX (01240), in the department Ain.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS COTTON ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS COTTON 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 COTTON operate?

TRANSPORTS COTTON 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.