SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in LYON (69009), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 1.4 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (SIREN 808281216)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 364 346 € 1 266 813 € 1 097 255 € 1 003 380 € 626 630 €
Net income 2 196 € 32 937 € 22 880 € 35 972 € 27 594 €
EBITDA 7 631 € 60 067 € 23 470 € 51 287 € 55 159 €
Net margin 0.2% 2.6% 2.1% 3.6% 4.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.5%. Vs 2019: +8%. After deducting consumption (1 €), gross margin stands at 1.4 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 8 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+8%), EBITDA varies by -87%, reducing margin by 4.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 2 k€, i.e. 0.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 364 346 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

1 364 345 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

7 631 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

13 848 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

2 196 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

0.6%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 100%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 27%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

100.311%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

27.498%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-0.177%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-54.786

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

37.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
100.31 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 31.65
Q3: 200.39
Average +31 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (100.31) 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
27.5% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 4.4%
Med: 27.98%
Q3: 57.7%
Average -8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (27.5%) 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
-54.79 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 2.67 years
Excellent -28 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (-54.79) 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 207.91. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

207.912

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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
207.91 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 77.95
Med: 159.36
Q3: 334.41
Good +6 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (207.91) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.37x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES (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: 44 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 32 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 57 days of revenue, i.e. 214 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +995%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

214 407 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

32 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

57 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES

Positioning of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (30 transactions). This range of 558 771€ to 1 223 026€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
558k€ 675k€ 1223k€
675 167 € Range: 558 771€ - 1 223 026€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 30 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 SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES

What is the revenue of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES ?

The revenue of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES in 2020 is 1.4 M€.

Is SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES profitable?

Yes, SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES generated a net profit of 2 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES ?

The headquarters of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES is located in LYON (69009), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES ?

The tax return of SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES 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 SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES operate?

SARL CHRONO EXPRESSES operates in the sector Location de courte durée de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 77.11A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.