TRANSPORTS RICHARD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS RICHARD is a French company founded 53 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains. Based in COUERON (44220), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 18.6 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - TRANSPORTS RICHARD (SIREN 873801716)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 18 590 514 € 19 962 591 € 19 752 369 € 16 579 266 € 14 471 493 € 15 986 641 € 15 473 860 € 14 942 072 € 13 702 931 €
Net income 811 338 € 1 222 319 € 1 071 764 € 631 199 € 415 278 € 622 460 € 690 999 € 804 183 € 894 336 €
EBITDA 2 372 238 € 2 834 094 € 2 513 510 € 1 937 626 € 1 610 980 € 1 749 493 € 1 581 322 € 2 026 178 € 1 988 957 €
Net margin 4.4% 6.1% 5.4% 3.8% 2.9% 3.9% 4.5% 5.4% 6.5%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS RICHARD achieves revenue of 18.6 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.9 M€), gross margin stands at 15.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2.4 M€, representing 12.8% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 811 k€, i.e. 4.4% 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

18 590 514 €

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

15 675 877 €

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

2 372 238 €

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

1 012 977 €

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

811 338 €

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

12.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 41%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 54%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.5 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 11.2% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

41.31%

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

54.271%

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

11.235%

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

1.492

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

48.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
41.31 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS RICHARD (41.31) 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
54.27% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS RICHARD (54.3%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
1.49 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 RICHARD (1.49) 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 143.69. 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 2.6x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

143.687

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

2.649

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
143.69 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS RICHARD (143.69) 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
2.65x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS RICHARD (2.6x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 40 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 6 days. Inventory turnover is 2 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 18 days of revenue, i.e. 915 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +247%, 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

915 397 €

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

34 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

40 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

18 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of TRANSPORTS RICHARD 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 RICHARD is estimated at 2 902 243 € (range 1 436 942€ - 7 953 413€). With an EBITDA of 2 372 238€, 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
1436k€ 2902k€ 7953k€
2 902 243 € Range: 1 436 942€ - 7 953 413€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 372 238 € × 0.9x
Estimation 2 178 594 €
1 550 378€ - 8 787 748€
Revenue Multiple 30%
18 590 514 € × 0.23x
Estimation 4 214 173 €
1 968 543€ - 6 872 102€
Net Income Multiple 20%
811 338 € × 3.4x
Estimation 2 743 471 €
355 955€ - 7 489 547€

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 RICHARD

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS RICHARD ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS RICHARD in 2024 is 18.6 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS RICHARD profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS RICHARD generated a net profit of 811 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS RICHARD ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS RICHARD is located in COUERON (44220), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS RICHARD ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS RICHARD 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 RICHARD operate?

TRANSPORTS RICHARD 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.