Employees: 11 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 1979-01-01 (47 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce d'autres véhicules automobilesLocation: LESQUIN (59810), Nord
VDL BUS FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
VDL BUS FRANCE is a French company
founded 47 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles.
Based in LESQUIN (59810),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.5 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - VDL BUS FRANCE (SIREN 950080572)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
6 481 724 €
5 912 057 €
9 578 224 €
5 398 339 €
6 279 251 €
10 888 740 €
11 483 148 €
11 341 248 €
N/C
Net income
115 960 €
123 659 €
3 774 952 €
16 187 €
178 778 €
188 070 €
-17 723 €
-356 310 €
317 795 €
EBITDA
281 326 €
343 005 €
-1 517 094 €
717 735 €
697 490 €
412 039 €
-846 194 €
-686 364 €
N/C
Net margin
1.8%
2.1%
39.4%
0.3%
2.8%
1.7%
-0.2%
-3.1%
N/C
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, VDL BUS FRANCE achieves revenue of 6.5 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2017-2024 (CAGR: -7.7%). Vs 2023: +10%. After deducting consumption (3.7 M€), gross margin stands at 2.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 281 k€, representing 4.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 116 k€, i.e. 1.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
6 481 724 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
2 800 726 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
281 326 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
160 203 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
115 960 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
4.3%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 20%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 3.7% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
0.0%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
19.511%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
3.663%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
13.551
153.506
232.081
376.922
506.745
437.652
28.447
27.578
0.0
Financial autonomy
42.667
9.504
20.16
14.851
14.111
15.834
62.103
56.715
19.511
Repayment capacity
None
-3.608
15.132
11.182
9.619
8.171
0.694
2.897
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
None%
-3.355%
1.172%
3.297%
10.438%
12.504%
21.555%
3.534%
3.663%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.02024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 9.12
Med: 44.72
Q3: 119.03
Excellent-14 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of VDL BUS FRANCE (0.00) 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
19.51%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.36%
Med: 31.96%
Q3: 49.84%
Average-49 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of VDL BUS FRANCE (19.5%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 1.08 years
Q3: 4.66 years
Excellent-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of VDL BUS FRANCE (0.00) 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 62.87. 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 1.4x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
62.87
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
1.431
Liquidity indicators evolution VDL BUS FRANCE
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
167.552
124.392
265.64
346.741
875.943
781.662
531.235
371.142
62.87
Interest coverage
None
-0.657
-1.704
5.287
4.341
5.322
-4.009
5.263
1.431
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
62.872024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 145.03
Med: 198.86
Q3: 330.56
Watch-63 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VDL BUS FRANCE (62.87) 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
1.43x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 7.3x
Q3: 27.22x
Average
In 2024, the interest coverage of VDL BUS FRANCE (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: 155 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 494 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 339 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 103 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 584 days of revenue, i.e. 10.5 M€ to permanently finance.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
10 523 209 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
155 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
494 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
103 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
584 j
WCR and payment terms evolution VDL BUS FRANCE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
0 €
3 907 173 €
2 775 936 €
5 884 493 €
7 251 153 €
7 023 239 €
5 622 130 €
2 805 980 €
10 523 209 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
103
96
154
301
366
39
44
103
Customer payment term (days)
0
53
21
70
158
192
167
125
155
Supplier payment term (days)
0
171
26
51
46
71
60
55
494
Positioning of VDL BUS FRANCE in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles
Valuation estimate
Based on 56 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of VDL BUS FRANCE is estimated at
374 792 €
(range 212 429€ - 1 431 999€).
With an EBITDA of 281 326€, the sector multiple of 0.8x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.13x
(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 value2024
56 tx
212k€374k€1431k€
374 792 €Range: 212 429€ - 1 431 999€
NAF 5 all-time
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
281 326 €×0.8x
Estimation224 164 €
74 241€ - 1 016 094€
Revenue Multiple30%
6 481 724 €×0.13x
Estimation810 482 €
570 486€ - 2 822 202€
Net Income Multiple20%
115 960 €×0.8x
Estimation97 830 €
20 815€ - 386 457€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 56 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...).
Similar companies (Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles)
Compare VDL BUS FRANCE with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, VDL BUS FRANCE generated a net profit of 116 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of VDL BUS FRANCE ?
The headquarters of VDL BUS FRANCE is located in LESQUIN (59810), in the department Nord.
Where to find the tax return of VDL BUS FRANCE ?
The tax return of VDL BUS FRANCE 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 VDL BUS FRANCE operate?
VDL BUS FRANCE operates in the sector Commerce d'autres véhicules automobiles (NAF code 45.19Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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