L.C.O DIFFUSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L.C.O DIFFUSION is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de centres d'appels. Based in FORT-DE-FRANCE (97200), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 131 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

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

Financial history - L.C.O DIFFUSION (SIREN 440321453)
Indicator 2021 2020 2016 2015
Revenue 130 680 € 76 050 € 349 403 € 340 327 €
Net income -25 372 € 30 649 € 6 418 € 1 089 €
EBITDA -19 174 € 31 790 € 6 444 € 1 748 €
Net margin -19.4% 40.3% 1.8% 0.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, L.C.O DIFFUSION achieves revenue of 131 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2015-2021 (CAGR: -14.7%). Vs 2020, growth of +72% (76 k€ -> 131 k€). After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 129 k€, i.e. a rate of 99%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -19 k€, representing -14.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+72%), EBITDA varies by -160%, reducing margin by 56.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -25 k€ (-19.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

130 680 €

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

128 807 €

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

-19 174 €

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

-25 372 €

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

-25 372 €

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

-14.7%

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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 38%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

0.358%

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

37.8%

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

-16.107%

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

-0.005

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

97.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.36 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.57
Q3: 57.44
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of L.C.O DIFFUSION (0.36) 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
37.8% 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 8.11%
Med: 27.74%
Q3: 45.69%
Good +13 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of L.C.O DIFFUSION (37.8%) 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
-0.01 years 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.03 years
Q3: 1.67 years
Excellent -32 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of L.C.O DIFFUSION (-0.01) 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 145.71. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

145.705

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
145.71 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 111.11
Med: 154.78
Q3: 241.52
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of L.C.O DIFFUSION (145.71) 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
0.0x 2021
2016
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.52x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of L.C.O DIFFUSION (0.0x) 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: 82 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 342 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 260 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 20 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 131 days of revenue, i.e. 48 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2021, WCR increased by +121%, requiring additional financing.

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

47 536 €

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

82 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

342 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

20 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

131 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of L.C.O DIFFUSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de centres d'appels

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of L.C.O DIFFUSION is estimated at 88 914 € (range 36 645€ - 128 241€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.68x (in line with sector norms). 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 2021
50 tx
36k€ 88k€ 128k€
88 914 € Range: 36 645€ - 128 241€
Section année 2021 Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
130 680 € × 0.68x = 88 914 €
Range: 36 645€ - 128 241€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 L.C.O DIFFUSION

What is the revenue of L.C.O DIFFUSION ?

The revenue of L.C.O DIFFUSION in 2021 is 131 k€.

Is L.C.O DIFFUSION profitable?

L.C.O DIFFUSION recorded a net loss in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of L.C.O DIFFUSION ?

The headquarters of L.C.O DIFFUSION is located in FORT-DE-FRANCE (97200), in the department Martinique.

Where to find the tax return of L.C.O DIFFUSION ?

The tax return of L.C.O DIFFUSION 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 L.C.O DIFFUSION operate?

L.C.O DIFFUSION operates in the sector Activités de centres d'appels (NAF code 82.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.