TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in SAINT-EGREVE (38120), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 14.9 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 FOUVET MERCIER (SIREN 055501977)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 14 858 363 € 14 819 437 € 17 668 960 € 17 651 957 € 21 117 048 € 19 358 835 € 17 667 651 € 17 266 050 €
Net income 225 606 € -78 189 € 141 306 € -126 812 € -543 215 € -255 322 € 408 450 € 109 373 €
EBITDA 1 075 397 € 927 220 € 1 142 718 € 914 050 € 601 052 € 183 746 € 944 492 € 769 214 €
Net margin 1.5% -0.5% 0.8% -0.7% -2.6% -1.3% 2.3% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER achieves revenue of 14.9 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). Vs 2023: +0%. After deducting consumption (2.2 M€), gross margin stands at 12.7 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 1.1 M€, representing 7.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 226 k€, i.e. 1.5% 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

14 858 363 €

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

12 697 317 €

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

1 075 397 €

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

284 305 €

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

225 606 €

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

7.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 166%. 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 15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.9% 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

166.376%

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

14.607%

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

6.864%

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

1.717

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

11.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
166.38 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
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In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER (166.38) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
14.61% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER (14.6%) 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
1.72 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER (1.72) 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 130.31. 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 5.1x. 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

130.305

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

5.127

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
130.31 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER (130.31) 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
5.13x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Good +19 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER (5.1x) 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. Average customer payment term: 63 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 92 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 29 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 84 days of revenue, i.e. 3.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, requiring additional financing.

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

3 475 965 €

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

63 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

92 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

2 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

84 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 631 463€ to 961 014€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
631k€ 780k€ 961k€
780 683 € Range: 631 463€ - 961 014€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 FOUVET MERCIER

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER in 2024 is 14.9 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER generated a net profit of 226 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER is located in SAINT-EGREVE (38120), in the department Isere.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER 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 FOUVET MERCIER operate?

TRANSPORTS FOUVET MERCIER operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.