LENTA FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LENTA FRANCE is a French company founded 30 years ago, specialized in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction. Based in SAINT-JEANNET (06640), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 7.3 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 - LENTA FRANCE (SIREN 403625809)
Indicator 2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 7 277 378 € 13 557 322 € 7 109 840 € 5 293 051 € 13 654 488 € N/C N/C 10 065 561 €
Net income -1 999 771 € 374 542 € -898 081 € -1 015 899 € 436 459 € 400 203 € 133 598 € 220 152 €
EBITDA -1 241 619 € 1 375 983 € -506 457 € -675 833 € 1 093 801 € N/C N/C 799 541 €
Net margin -27.5% 2.8% -12.6% -19.2% 3.2% N/C N/C 2.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LENTA FRANCE achieves revenue of 7.3 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.0%). Significant drop of -46% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.2 M€), gross margin stands at 5.1 M€, i.e. a rate of 70%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.2 M€, representing -17.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-46%), EBITDA varies by -190%, reducing margin by 27.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -2.0 M€ (-27.5% 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

7 277 378 €

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

5 118 840 €

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

-1 241 619 €

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

-1 991 399 €

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

-1 999 771 €

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

-17.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 73%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 29%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

73.44%

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

29.111%

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

-17.678%

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

-0.41

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

31.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
LENTA FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
73.44 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 3.39
Med: 18.59
Q3: 55.68
Watch +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LENTA FRANCE (73.44) 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
29.11% 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 18.09%
Med: 38.63%
Q3: 59.74%
Average -14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LENTA FRANCE (29.1%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
-0.41 years 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.25 years
Q3: 1.25 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LENTA FRANCE (-0.41) 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 81.29. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

81.292

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

-2.729

Liquidity indicators evolution
LENTA FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
81.29 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 147.2
Med: 218.63
Q3: 322.5
Watch

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LENTA FRANCE (81.29) 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
-2.73x 2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.32x
Q3: 2.98x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LENTA FRANCE (-2.7x) 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. Average customer payment term: 113 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 158 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 45 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 30 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 135 days of revenue, i.e. 2.7 M€ to permanently finance.

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

2 725 160 €

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

113 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

158 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

30 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

135 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LENTA FRANCE

Positioning of LENTA FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (25 transactions). This range of 960 117€ to 2 974 434€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
960k€ 1537k€ 2974k€
1 537 240 € Range: 960 117€ - 2 974 434€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 25 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 LENTA FRANCE

What is the revenue of LENTA FRANCE ?

The revenue of LENTA FRANCE in 2024 is 7.3 M€.

Is LENTA FRANCE profitable?

LENTA FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LENTA FRANCE ?

The headquarters of LENTA FRANCE is located in SAINT-JEANNET (06640), in the department Alpes-Maritimes.

Where to find the tax return of LENTA FRANCE ?

The tax return of LENTA FRANCE 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 LENTA FRANCE operate?

LENTA FRANCE operates in the sector Autres travaux spécialisés de construction (NAF code 43.99D). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.