TRANSPORTS LAHAYE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS LAHAYE is a French company founded 22 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in VERN-SUR-SEICHE (35770), this company of category ETI shows in 2020 a revenue of 66.7 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 LAHAYE (SIREN 451225718)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 66 726 638 € 66 894 121 € 71 339 782 € 71 402 751 € 69 459 996 €
Net income -222 229 € -409 744 € 187 067 € 2 493 510 € 870 243 €
EBITDA -1 179 346 € -2 214 732 € -1 297 943 € 682 052 € 1 644 056 €
Net margin -0.3% -0.6% 0.3% 3.5% 1.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, TRANSPORTS LAHAYE achieves revenue of 66.7 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.0%). Slight decline of -0% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (13.4 M€), gross margin stands at 53.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.2 M€, representing -1.8% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -222 k€ (-0.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

66 726 638 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

53 278 292 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-1 179 346 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-35 827 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-222 229 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 3%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

2.695%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

34.624%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-2.166%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-0.146

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

16.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRANSPORTS LAHAYE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
2.69 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.33
Med: 39.14
Q3: 108.05
Excellent -11 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE (2.69) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
34.62% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 17.72%
Med: 33.7%
Q3: 50.33%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE (34.6%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
-0.15 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.08 years
Q3: 2.41 years
Excellent

In 2020, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE (-0.15) 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 112.58. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

112.581

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-1.422

Liquidity indicators evolution
TRANSPORTS LAHAYE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
112.58 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 136.09
Med: 185.13
Q3: 259.29
Watch

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE (112.58) 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
-1.42x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.08x
Q3: 2.31x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE (-1.4x) 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: 56 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 51 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 8.6 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +94%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

8 645 770 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

56 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRANSPORTS LAHAYE

Positioning of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE in its sector

Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains

Valuation estimate

Based on 60 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE is estimated at 15 620 792 € (range 4 725 672€ - 25 622 587€). 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 2020
60 tx
4725k€ 15620k€ 25622k€
15 620 792 € Range: 4 725 672€ - 25 622 587€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
66 726 638 € × 0.23x = 15 620 792 €
Range: 4 725 673€ - 25 622 587€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 60 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 LAHAYE

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE in 2020 is 66.7 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS LAHAYE profitable?

TRANSPORTS LAHAYE recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE is located in VERN-SUR-SEICHE (35770), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS LAHAYE 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 LAHAYE operate?

TRANSPORTS LAHAYE 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.