TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN is a French company founded 45 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in NOVES (13550), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 83.6 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 J.H MESGUEN (SIREN 320760168)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 83 645 738 € 89 689 146 € 93 146 848 € 65 509 673 € 82 462 933 € 81 283 762 € 75 646 982 € 68 032 831 € 59 427 720 €
Net income -579 265 € -138 425 € -339 095 € -359 702 € 411 672 € 504 089 € 583 584 € 977 705 € 1 039 362 €
EBITDA -677 218 € 380 918 € -832 604 € -580 671 € 208 463 € 509 879 € 335 166 € 1 104 169 € -93 690 €
Net margin -0.7% -0.2% -0.4% -0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8% 1.4% 1.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN achieves revenue of 83.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +4.4%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5.2 M€), gross margin stands at 78.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 94%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -677 k€, representing -0.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -579 k€ (-0.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

83 645 738 €

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

78 459 626 €

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

-677 218 €

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

-727 757 €

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

-579 265 €

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

-0.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 36%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

35.994%

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

12.273%

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

-0.711%

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

-1.575

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

29.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
35.99 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average -23 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN (35.99) 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
12.27% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN (12.3%) 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
-1.57 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN (-1.57) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 105.06. 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

105.065

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

-5.345

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.06 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Watch -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN (105.06) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
-5.34x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN (-5.3x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 43 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 38 days of revenue, i.e. 8.9 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

8 887 360 €

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

43 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

51 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

1 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

38 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN

Positioning of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN 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 J.H MESGUEN is estimated at 18 961 155 € (range 8 857 218€ - 30 920 180€). 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
8857k€ 18961k€ 30920k€
18 961 155 € Range: 8 857 218€ - 30 920 180€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
83 645 738 € × 0.23x = 18 961 155 €
Range: 8 857 219€ - 30 920 180€

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...).

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Frequently asked questions about TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN in 2024 is 83.6 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN profitable?

TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN is located in NOVES (13550), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN 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 J.H MESGUEN operate?

TRANSPORTS J.H MESGUEN 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.