TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW is a French company founded 59 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in LOMPRET (59840), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 44.9 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 DEPAEUW (SIREN 467500377)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 44 851 408 € 44 664 229 € 42 621 209 € 36 726 209 € 34 220 541 € 46 744 519 € 38 203 115 € 35 284 474 €
Net income 608 977 € 888 606 € 1 079 831 € 466 866 € 476 639 € 229 310 € 716 772 € 769 607 €
EBITDA 3 975 535 € 4 622 167 € 4 750 808 € 3 459 931 € 2 683 588 € 3 433 130 € 3 113 431 € 2 904 772 €
Net margin 1.4% 2.0% 2.5% 1.3% 1.4% 0.5% 1.9% 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW achieves revenue of 44.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.5%). Vs 2023: +0%. After deducting consumption (6.7 M€), gross margin stands at 38.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 85%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 4.0 M€, representing 8.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 609 k€, i.e. 1.4% 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

44 851 408 €

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

38 175 781 €

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

3 975 535 €

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

1 166 715 €

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

608 977 €

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

8.8%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 129%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.7% 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

129.251%

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

26.696%

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

7.749%

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

1.933

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

22.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
129.25 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW (129.25) 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
26.7% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW (26.7%) 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
1.93 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW (1.93) 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 154.19. 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 6.3x. 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

154.194

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

6.302

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
154.19 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW (154.19) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
6.3x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW (6.3x) 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: 42 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 43 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 1.9 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-42%), freeing up cash.

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

1 943 860 €

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

42 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

4 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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW 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 DEPAEUW is estimated at 5 287 478 € (range 2 777 331€ - 13 461 699€). With an EBITDA of 3 975 535€, 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
2777k€ 5287k€ 13461k€
5 287 478 € Range: 2 777 331€ - 13 461 699€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
3 975 535 € × 0.9x
Estimation 3 651 016 €
2 598 214€ - 14 727 021€
Revenue Multiple 30%
44 851 408 € × 0.23x
Estimation 10 167 099 €
4 749 300€ - 16 579 609€
Net Income Multiple 20%
608 977 € × 3.4x
Estimation 2 059 204 €
267 174€ - 5 621 531€

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 TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW in 2024 is 44.9 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW generated a net profit of 609 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW is located in LOMPRET (59840), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW 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 DEPAEUW operate?

TRANSPORTS DEPAEUW 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.