TRANSVAAL GRES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

TRANSVAAL GRES is a French company founded 54 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus). Based in FESCHES-LE-CHATEL (25490), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 996 k€. 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 - TRANSVAAL GRES (SIREN 877250399)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 996 269 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 1 256 656 € 1 166 398 €
Net income 11 968 € 16 950 € 33 321 € -25 002 € -76 472 € -26 075 € 6 089 € 4 562 € -23 475 €
EBITDA -49 692 € N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C -23 428 € -56 765 €
Net margin 1.2% N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 0.4% -2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, TRANSVAAL GRES achieves revenue of 996 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -2.0%). After deducting consumption (518 k€), gross margin stands at 478 k€, i.e. a rate of 48%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -50 k€, representing -5.0% of revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 12 k€, i.e. 1.2% 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

996 269 €

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

478 200 €

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

-49 692 €

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

14 569 €

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

11 968 €

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

-5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 118%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 33%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

118.428%

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

33.43%

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

-5.361%

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

-2.797

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

14.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
TRANSVAAL GRES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
118.43 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.73
Med: 33.55
Q3: 86.15
Average

In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSVAAL GRES (118.43) 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
33.43% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 31.32%
Med: 49.55%
Q3: 64.0%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSVAAL GRES (33.4%) 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
-2.8 years 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.06 years
Q3: 3.73 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSVAAL GRES (-2.80) 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 271.74. 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

271.741

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

-9.46

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
271.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 192.44
Med: 280.1
Q3: 411.12
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSVAAL GRES (271.74) 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
-9.46x 2024
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.75x
Q3: 13.31x
Watch

In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSVAAL GRES (-9.5x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 13 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 26 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 13 days. Inventory turnover is 58 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 60 days of revenue, i.e. 166 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +70%, 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

165 849 €

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

13 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

26 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

58 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

60 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
TRANSVAAL GRES

Positioning of TRANSVAAL GRES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus)

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 93 832€ to 242 045€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
93k€ 128k€ 242k€
128 806 € Range: 93 832€ - 242 045€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 TRANSVAAL GRES

What is the revenue of TRANSVAAL GRES ?

The revenue of TRANSVAAL GRES in 2024 is 996 k€.

Is TRANSVAAL GRES profitable?

Yes, TRANSVAAL GRES generated a net profit of 12 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of TRANSVAAL GRES ?

The headquarters of TRANSVAAL GRES is located in FESCHES-LE-CHATEL (25490), in the department Doubs.

Where to find the tax return of TRANSVAAL GRES ?

The tax return of TRANSVAAL GRES 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 TRANSVAAL GRES operate?

TRANSVAAL GRES operates in the sector Commerce de détail de quincaillerie, peintures et verres en grandes surfaces (400 m2et plus) (NAF code 47.52B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.