DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR is a French company founded 39 years ago, specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret de proximité. Based in NICE (06000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 6.9 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 - DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR (SIREN 339335135)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 6 875 447 € 6 526 380 € 6 233 187 € 5 398 798 € 4 757 761 € 5 391 160 € 5 060 772 € 4 672 809 € 4 209 553 €
Net income 221 051 € 102 312 € 22 854 € 9 754 € -151 283 € 2 469 € 2 666 € 15 507 € 4 137 €
EBITDA 387 961 € 221 722 € 143 753 € 245 872 € -86 858 € 264 823 € 206 126 € 237 539 € 201 674 €
Net margin 3.2% 1.6% 0.4% 0.2% -3.2% 0.0% 0.1% 0.3% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR achieves revenue of 6.9 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.3%. Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (666 €), gross margin stands at 6.9 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 388 k€, representing 5.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.2 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 221 k€, i.e. 3.2% 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

6 875 447 €

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

6 874 781 €

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

387 961 €

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

277 175 €

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

221 051 €

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

5.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 17%. 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 36%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 4.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

17.234%

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

36.408%

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

4.784%

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

0.332

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

31.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
17.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.8
Med: 27.54
Q3: 87.06
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FR... (17.23) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
36.41% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 13.27%
Med: 31.55%
Q3: 51.53%
Good +24 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FR... (36.4%) 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
0.33 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.46 years
Average -13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FR... (0.33) 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 105.60. 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 2.2x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

105.6

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

2.183

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
105.6 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 117.28
Med: 164.75
Q3: 253.6
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In 2024, the liquidity ratio of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FR... (105.60) 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
2.18x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.91x
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FR... (2.2x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 33 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 5 days. Overall, WCR represents 10 days of revenue, i.e. 198 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-60%), 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

197 807 €

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

28 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

33 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

10 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR 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 DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR is estimated at 795 205 € (range 364 583€ - 1 889 158€). With an EBITDA of 387 961€, 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
364k€ 795k€ 1889k€
795 205 € Range: 364 583€ - 1 889 158€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
387 961 € × 0.9x
Estimation 356 292 €
253 552€ - 1 437 168€
Revenue Multiple 30%
6 875 447 € × 0.23x
Estimation 1 558 554 €
728 039€ - 2 541 553€
Net Income Multiple 20%
221 051 € × 3.4x
Estimation 747 465 €
96 981€ - 2 040 545€

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 DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR

What is the revenue of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR ?

The revenue of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR in 2024 is 6.9 M€.

Is DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR profitable?

Yes, DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR generated a net profit of 221 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR ?

The headquarters of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR is located in NICE (06000), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR ?

The tax return of DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR 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 DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR operate?

DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT FROID COTE-D'AZUR 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.