TRANSPORTS VARNIER : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSPORTS VARNIER is a French company founded 38 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in LUDRES (54710), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 9.8 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 VARNIER (SIREN 341383941)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 9 789 318 € 8 746 742 € 8 910 234 € 7 280 433 € 7 073 569 € 7 383 014 € 7 730 594 € 6 528 506 € 6 528 506 € N/C
Net income 765 862 € 957 043 € 834 935 € 868 022 € 1 072 713 € 1 114 828 € 974 135 € 891 994 € 891 994 € 793 817 €
EBITDA 647 446 € 674 912 € 850 584 € 851 180 € 1 063 728 € 972 660 € 720 118 € 504 259 € 504 259 € N/C
Net margin 7.8% 10.9% 9.4% 11.9% 15.2% 15.1% 12.6% 13.7% 13.7% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSPORTS VARNIER achieves revenue of 9.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.2%. Vs 2023, growth of +12% (8.7 M€ -> 9.8 M€). After deducting consumption (2.7 M€), gross margin stands at 7.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 72%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 647 k€, representing 6.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 766 k€, i.e. 7.8% 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

9 789 318 €

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

7 085 256 €

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

647 446 €

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

771 758 €

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

765 862 €

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

6.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 47%. 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 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

27.819%

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

47.105%

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

4.335%

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

1.311

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

42.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRANSPORTS VARNIER

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.82 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS VARNIER (27.82) 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
47.1% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS VARNIER (47.1%) 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
1.31 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS VARNIER (1.31) 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 215.10. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

215.096

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

1.798

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
215.1 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS VARNIER (215.10) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
1.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS VARNIER (1.8x) 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: 38 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 39 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Overall, WCR represents 26 days of revenue, i.e. 708 k€ 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

707 963 €

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

38 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

39 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

0 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

26 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRANSPORTS VARNIER

Positioning of TRANSPORTS VARNIER 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 VARNIER is estimated at 1 480 961 € (range 589 746€ - 3 698 759€). With an EBITDA of 647 446€, 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
589k€ 1480k€ 3698k€
1 480 961 € Range: 589 746€ - 3 698 759€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
647 446 € × 0.9x
Estimation 594 596 €
423 139€ - 2 398 407€
Revenue Multiple 30%
9 789 318 € × 0.23x
Estimation 2 219 082 €
1 036 588€ - 3 618 684€
Net Income Multiple 20%
765 862 € × 3.4x
Estimation 2 589 698 €
336 003€ - 7 069 753€

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 VARNIER

What is the revenue of TRANSPORTS VARNIER ?

The revenue of TRANSPORTS VARNIER in 2024 is 9.8 M€.

Is TRANSPORTS VARNIER profitable?

Yes, TRANSPORTS VARNIER generated a net profit of 766 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS VARNIER ?

The headquarters of TRANSPORTS VARNIER is located in LUDRES (54710), in the department Meurthe-et-Moselle.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS VARNIER ?

The tax return of TRANSPORTS VARNIER 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 VARNIER operate?

TRANSPORTS VARNIER 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.