LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in LYON (69003), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.8 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 - LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. (SIREN 499107357)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 8 815 005 € 6 574 755 € 5 953 736 € 5 568 835 € 5 054 989 € 5 402 621 € 4 633 834 € 4 519 458 € 4 427 329 €
Net income 512 847 € 194 772 € 174 991 € 121 074 € 161 213 € 118 519 € 101 656 € 84 357 € 25 182 €
EBITDA 561 571 € 300 789 € 239 294 € 179 581 € 166 622 € 185 833 € 137 493 € 86 788 € 27 630 €
Net margin 5.8% 3.0% 2.9% 2.2% 3.2% 2.2% 2.2% 1.9% 0.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. achieves revenue of 8.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.0%. Vs 2023, growth of +34% (6.6 M€ -> 8.8 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 8.8 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 562 k€, representing 6.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 513 k€, i.e. 5.8% 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

8 815 005 €

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

8 815 005 €

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

561 571 €

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

529 100 €

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

512 847 €

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

6.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 28%. 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 23%. 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

27.887%

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

22.794%

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

4.783%

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

0.261

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

63.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
27.89 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Average +37 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT ... (27.89) 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
22.79% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average +7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT ... (22.8%) 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
0.26 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Average +30 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT ... (0.26) 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 120.94. 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 1.8x. Coverage is limited: any activity downturn would jeopardize interest payments.

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

120.941

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

1.805

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
120.94 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT ... (120.94) 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
1.8x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Good -12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT ... (1.8x) 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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 63 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Overall, WCR represents 48 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +63%, requiring additional financing.

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

1 179 360 €

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

44 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

63 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

48 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. in its sector

Comparison with sector Affrètement et organisation des transports

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (23 transactions). This range of 358 440€ to 740 843€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
358k€ 442k€ 740k€
442 166 € Range: 358 440€ - 740 843€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 23 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 LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F.

What is the revenue of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. ?

The revenue of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. in 2024 is 8.8 M€.

Is LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. profitable?

Yes, LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. generated a net profit of 513 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. ?

The headquarters of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. is located in LYON (69003), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. ?

The tax return of LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. 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 LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. operate?

LYON CONTINENTAL FREIGHT L.C.F. operates in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports (NAF code 52.29B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.