Employees: 12 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1996-01-01 (30 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Autres travaux spécialisés de constructionLocation: SAINT-JEANNET (06640), Alpes-Maritimes
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.
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)
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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)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
5 118 840 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-1 991 399 €
Net income (2024)
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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)
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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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Assets
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
95.337
45.784
73.807
42.765
537.675
64.422
26.995
73.44
Financial autonomy
17.591
24.852
23.302
30.968
8.606
34.455
44.251
29.111
Repayment capacity
0.0
None
None
0.426
-2.622
-2.049
0.827
-0.41
Cash flow / Revenue
6.469%
None%
None%
6.239%
-11.392%
-10.406%
8.093%
-17.678%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
73.442024
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 years2024
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)
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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)
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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
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
69.974
71.286
90.828
94.253
111.117
90.598
120.614
81.292
Interest coverage
6.412
None
None
2.181
-3.422
-5.905
2.017
-2.729
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
81.292024
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
-2.73x2024
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
3 339 753 €
0 €
0 €
1 569 993 €
2 582 638 €
2 276 215 €
3 403 295 €
2 725 160 €
Inventory turnover (days)
16
0
0
2
8
11
21
30
Customer payment term (days)
101
582
1837
63
179
132
80
113
Supplier payment term (days)
141
973
1489
61
124
171
100
158
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 value2024
Indicative
960k€1537k€2974k€
1 537 240 €Range: 960 117€ - 2 974 434€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
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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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.
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