VALMATRANSPORTS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VALMATRANSPORTS is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in RIVE-DE-GIER (42800), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 871 k€. 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 - VALMATRANSPORTS (SIREN 820855690)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 871 468 € 416 317 € 278 273 € 116 747 €
Net income -15 043 € 6 799 € 15 076 € 2 740 €
EBITDA -36 844 € -1 624 € 18 692 € 3 861 €
Net margin -1.7% 1.6% 5.4% 2.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, VALMATRANSPORTS achieves revenue of 871 k€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +95.4%. Vs 2018, growth of +109% (416 k€ -> 871 k€). After deducting consumption (294 k€), gross margin stands at 578 k€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -37 k€, representing -4.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+109%), EBITDA varies by -2169%, reducing margin by 3.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -15 k€ (-1.7% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

871 468 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

577 680 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-36 844 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-12 189 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-15 043 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-4.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 209%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 12%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

208.582%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

12.177%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-4.61%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-1.484

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

56.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
208.58 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.94
Q3: 37.3
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In 2019, the debt ratio of VALMATRANSPORTS (208.58) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
12.18% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 11.64%
Med: 27.68%
Q3: 46.64%
Average -21 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the financial autonomy of VALMATRANSPORTS (12.2%) 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
-1.48 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.85 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of VALMATRANSPORTS (-1.48) 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 131.22. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

131.216

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-3.865

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
131.22 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 113.46
Med: 143.84
Q3: 202.24
Average +15 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of VALMATRANSPORTS (131.22) 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
-3.87x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.05x
Q3: 2.56x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of VALMATRANSPORTS (-3.9x) 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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 29 days. The company must finance 18 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 38 days of revenue, i.e. 93 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2019, WCR increased by +839%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

92 846 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

47 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

29 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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
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Positioning of VALMATRANSPORTS in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (24 transactions). This range of 82 552€ to 100 436€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
82k€ 89k€ 100k€
89 190 € Range: 82 552€ - 100 436€
NAF 5 année 2019

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 24 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 VALMATRANSPORTS

What is the revenue of VALMATRANSPORTS ?

The revenue of VALMATRANSPORTS in 2019 is 871 k€.

Is VALMATRANSPORTS profitable?

VALMATRANSPORTS recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of VALMATRANSPORTS ?

The headquarters of VALMATRANSPORTS is located in RIVE-DE-GIER (42800), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of VALMATRANSPORTS ?

The tax return of VALMATRANSPORTS 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 VALMATRANSPORTS operate?

VALMATRANSPORTS operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.