VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ANDREZIEUX-BOUTHEON (42160), this company of category ETI shows in 2021 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (SIREN 489994194)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 431 490 € 1 217 385 € 924 867 € 591 984 € 483 980 € 547 125 €
Net income 200 169 € 209 507 € 170 319 € 146 189 € 213 420 € 219 846 €
EBITDA 605 321 € 502 969 € 368 424 € 231 103 € 290 463 € 361 383 €
Net margin 14.0% 17.2% 18.4% 24.7% 44.1% 40.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.2%. Vs 2020, growth of +18% (1.2 M€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 1.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 605 k€, representing 42.3% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 200 k€, i.e. 14.0% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 431 490 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 431 490 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

605 321 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

269 245 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

200 169 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

42.3%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 145%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 37.3% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

145.066%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

38.623%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

37.292%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

2.799

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

64.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
145.07 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 7.66
Med: 58.53
Q3: 167.94
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (145.07) 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
38.62% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 14.57%
Med: 31.02%
Q3: 53.13%
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (38.6%) 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
2.8 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.67 years
Q3: 4.7 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (2.80) 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 538.44. 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 0.7x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

538.436

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

0.739

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
538.44 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 142.09
Med: 211.41
Q3: 377.57
Excellent

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (538.44) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.74x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.82x
Q3: 7.22x
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES (0.7x) 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. WCR is negative (-8 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-234%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

-31 307 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

0 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

-8 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 128 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES is estimated at 722 813 € (range 320 051€ - 2 864 831€). With an EBITDA of 605 321€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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.

Estimated enterprise value 2021
128 transactions
320k€ 722k€ 2864k€
722 813 € Range: 320 051€ - 2 864 831€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
605 321 € × 1.8x
Estimation 1 114 511 €
498 587€ - 5 095 813€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 431 490 € × 0.16x
Estimation 223 210 €
116 808€ - 383 911€
Net Income Multiple 20%
200 169 € × 2.5x
Estimation 492 976 €
178 580€ - 1 008 759€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 128 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 VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES

What is the revenue of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES ?

The revenue of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES in 2021 is 1.4 M€.

Is VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES profitable?

Yes, VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES generated a net profit of 200 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES ?

The headquarters of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES is located in ANDREZIEUX-BOUTHEON (42160), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES ?

The tax return of VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES 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 VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES operate?

VIALON TRUCKS SERVICES operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.