VOLSUD : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

VOLSUD is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in GRANE (26400), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Sous tension

Point(s) de vigilance : exercice déficitaire.

In summary, VOLSUD is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is fragile, with debt above sector norms — a point to monitor.

Financial history - VOLSUD (SIREN 494527518)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 164 807 € 3 944 951 € 3 963 204 € 3 580 079 € 3 310 331 € 3 459 052 € 3 538 216 € 3 452 411 € 3 598 574 €
Net income -95 374 € -16 799 € 116 183 € 163 374 € 80 009 € 121 371 € 136 202 € 156 447 € 186 327 €
EBITDA 111 315 € 209 227 € 324 929 € 368 843 € 250 998 € 239 958 € 103 687 € 136 394 € 342 100 €
Net margin -2.3% -0.4% 2.9% 4.6% 2.4% 3.5% 3.8% 4.5% 5.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, VOLSUD achieves revenue of 4.2 M€. Over the period 2020-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2023: +6%. After deducting consumption (506 k€), gross margin stands at 3.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 88%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 111 k€, representing 2.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+6%), EBITDA varies by -47%, reducing margin by 2.6 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (4.3%). Net income is negative at -95 k€ (-2.3% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 164 807 €

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

3 659 156 €

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

111 315 €

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

-111 225 €

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

-95 374 €

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

2.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 118%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (27.4%) and warrants attention. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 28%. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (27.7%). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 1.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (3.7%).

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

118.08%

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

27.57%

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

1.89%

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

12.14

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

39.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
118.08% 2024
Q1: 1.56%
Med: 27.37%
Q3: 89.97%
Watch +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of VOLSUD (118.1%) 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
27.57% 2024
Q1: 12.06%
Med: 27.68%
Q3: 47.07%
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of VOLSUD (27.6%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1.52. This ratio is slightly less favorable than the sector median (1.6). The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 43.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

1.52

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

43.46

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1.52 2024
Q1: 1.17
Med: 1.59
Q3: 2.44
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of VOLSUD (1.52) 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.

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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 55 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 21 days. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 534 k€ to permanently finance. Between 2021 and 2024, WCR improved by 43 days of revenue, freeing up cash.

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

534 053 €

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

34 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

55 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

3 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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of VOLSUD 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 VOLSUD is estimated at 417 928 € (range 210 847€ - 835 053€). With an EBITDA of 111 315€, 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
210k€ 417k€ 835k€
417 928 € Range: 210 847€ - 835 053€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
111 315 € × 0.9x
Estimation 102 228 €
72 750€ - 412 357€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 164 807 € × 0.23x
Estimation 944 095 €
441 010€ - 1 539 547€

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 VOLSUD

What is the revenue of VOLSUD ?

The revenue of VOLSUD in 2024 is 4.2 M€.

Is VOLSUD profitable?

VOLSUD recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of VOLSUD ?

The headquarters of VOLSUD is located in GRANE (26400), in the department Drome.

Where to find the tax return of VOLSUD ?

The tax return of VOLSUD 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 VOLSUD operate?

VOLSUD 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.