D L M : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

D L M is a French company founded 57 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LILLE (59800), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 84.4 M€. 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 - D L M (SIREN 469500540)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 84 394 354 € 85 457 394 € 76 419 936 € 65 058 655 € 58 365 422 € 57 592 762 € 43 647 237 € 37 482 175 €
Net income 8 583 152 € 8 255 849 € 5 359 354 € 3 812 883 € 1 858 011 € 2 150 312 € 2 066 059 € 1 829 239 €
EBITDA 45 124 249 € 47 809 336 € 41 546 231 € 34 531 410 € 32 131 081 € 31 429 174 € 25 572 579 € 21 427 737 €
Net margin 10.2% 9.7% 7.0% 5.9% 3.2% 3.7% 4.7% 4.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, D L M achieves revenue of 84.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +10.7%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.0 M€), gross margin stands at 83.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 45.1 M€, representing 53.5% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-1%), EBITDA varies by -6%, reducing margin by 2.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than 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 8.6 M€, i.e. 10.2% 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

84 394 354 €

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

83 393 357 €

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

45 124 249 €

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

11 830 453 €

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

8 583 152 €

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

53.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 112%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 41%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 45.8% 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 (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

111.506%

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

40.934%

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

45.766%

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

2.604

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

63.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
D L M

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
111.51 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 14.45
Q3: 116.44
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of D L M (111.51) 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
40.93% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.16%
Med: 21.35%
Q3: 49.45%
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of D L M (40.9%) 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
2.6 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.01 years
Q3: 2.21 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of D L M (2.60) 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 105.44. 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 6.5x. 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

105.436

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

6.45

Liquidity indicators evolution
D L M

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 75.41
Med: 176.35
Q3: 352.3
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of D L M (105.44) 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
6.45x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 6.57x
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of D L M (6.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 93 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 178 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 85 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-74 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-164%), 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

-17 353 167 €

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

93 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

178 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

0 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

-74 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
D L M

Positioning of D L M in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 276 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of D L M is estimated at 349 737 906 € (range 69 138 926€ - 505 745 641€). With an EBITDA of 45 124 249€, the sector multiple of 11.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 2.33x (premium 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 2024
276 transactions
69138k€ 349737k€ 505745k€
349 737 906 € Range: 69 138 926€ - 505 745 641€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
45 124 249 € × 11.9x
Estimation 539 164 069 €
109 640 376€ - 733 616 494€
Revenue Multiple 30%
84 394 354 € × 2.33x
Estimation 196 945 353 €
45 981 507€ - 256 093 847€
Net Income Multiple 20%
8 583 152 € × 12.3x
Estimation 105 361 330 €
2 621 430€ - 310 546 203€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 276 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 D L M

What is the revenue of D L M ?

The revenue of D L M in 2024 is 84.4 M€.

Is D L M profitable?

Yes, D L M generated a net profit of 8.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of D L M ?

The headquarters of D L M is located in LILLE (59800), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of D L M ?

The tax return of D L M 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 D L M operate?

D L M operates in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 77.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.