Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1981-10-01 (44 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Transports routiers de fret de proximitéLocation: FONTENAY-LE-COMTE (85200), Vendee
TRANSPORTS FONTAN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
TRANSPORTS FONTAN is a French company
founded 44 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité.
Based in FONTENAY-LE-COMTE (85200),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 18.1 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - TRANSPORTS FONTAN (SIREN 323005819)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
18 135 510 €
17 882 391 €
17 311 051 €
14 503 257 €
12 690 413 €
11 955 940 €
10 963 480 €
9 735 946 €
Net income
43 391 €
146 911 €
125 556 €
73 678 €
50 369 €
144 609 €
190 287 €
90 232 €
EBITDA
2 133 368 €
2 316 126 €
2 104 585 €
1 721 866 €
1 646 593 €
1 321 109 €
1 149 494 €
928 514 €
Net margin
0.2%
0.8%
0.7%
0.5%
0.4%
1.2%
1.7%
0.9%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, TRANSPORTS FONTAN achieves revenue of 18.1 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.1%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (2.4 M€), gross margin stands at 15.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 87%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.1 M€, representing 11.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 43 k€, i.e. 0.2% 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
18 135 510 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
15 735 132 €
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
2 133 368 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
249 615 €
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
43 391 €
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
11.8%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 240%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 4.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 10.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
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
239.927%
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
21.772%
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
10.803%
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
4.104
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
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
187.172
164.45
192.162
232.446
225.417
212.052
207.859
239.927
Financial autonomy
25.163
26.231
25.836
23.616
23.348
23.866
24.539
21.772
Repayment capacity
3.936
3.065
3.6
3.889
3.488
3.201
3.284
4.104
Cash flow / Revenue
8.878%
9.957%
10.473%
12.567%
12.341%
11.913%
12.2%
10.803%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
239.932024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS FONTAN (239.93) 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
21.77%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Average
In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS FONTAN (21.8%) 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
4.1 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS FONTAN (4.10) 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 127.16. 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)
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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
127.161
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
6.297
Liquidity indicators evolution TRANSPORTS FONTAN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
138.723
137.204
150.214
196.046
162.67
156.424
146.381
127.161
Interest coverage
6.765
4.287
3.324
2.961
2.297
1.831
2.769
6.297
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
127.162024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Average-13 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS FONTAN (127.16) 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
6.3x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS FONTAN (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: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-15 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-253%), 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
-753 712 €
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
49 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
51 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
-15 j
WCR and payment terms evolution TRANSPORTS FONTAN
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
493 418 €
618 779 €
516 855 €
127 285 €
209 137 €
-185 401 €
-604 961 €
-753 712 €
Inventory turnover (days)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Customer payment term (days)
52
58
48
51
54
49
47
49
Supplier payment term (days)
50
48
46
50
50
47
44
51
Positioning of TRANSPORTS FONTAN 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 TRANSPORTS FONTAN is estimated at
2 242 265 €
(range 1 277 048€ - 6 042 718€).
With an EBITDA of 2 133 368€, 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 value2024
71 tx
1277k€2242k€6042k€
2 242 265 €Range: 1 277 048€ - 6 042 718€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
2 133 368 €×0.9x
Estimation1 959 223 €
1 394 264€ - 7 902 875€
Revenue Multiple30%
18 135 510 €×0.23x
Estimation4 111 031 €
1 920 363€ - 6 703 907€
Net Income Multiple20%
43 391 €×3.4x
Estimation146 723 €
19 037€ - 400 547€
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...).
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Frequently asked questions about TRANSPORTS FONTAN
What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS FONTAN ?
The revenue of TRANSPORTS FONTAN in 2024 is 18.1 M€.
Is TRANSPORTS FONTAN profitable?
Yes, TRANSPORTS FONTAN generated a net profit of 43 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS FONTAN ?
The headquarters of TRANSPORTS FONTAN is located in FONTENAY-LE-COMTE (85200), in the department Vendee.
Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS FONTAN ?
The tax return of TRANSPORTS FONTAN 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 FONTAN operate?
TRANSPORTS FONTAN 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.
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