Employees: 21 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 1985-04-26 (41 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Transports routiers de fret interurbainsLocation: FAREINS (01480), Ain
TRANSPORTS LCDF : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
TRANSPORTS LCDF is a French company
founded 41 years ago,
specialized in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains.
Based in FAREINS (01480),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 29.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - TRANSPORTS LCDF (SIREN 332466416)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Revenue
29 811 112 €
29 540 822 €
10 993 617 €
9 398 002 €
7 562 893 €
10 015 675 €
10 000 462 €
10 357 845 €
10 130 093 €
Net income
175 219 €
412 769 €
508 709 €
-280 031 €
75 522 €
-737 786 €
-643 903 €
268 526 €
160 981 €
EBITDA
143 780 €
-128 150 €
62 960 €
-162 561 €
-73 507 €
-427 730 €
-296 010 €
420 848 €
352 846 €
Net margin
0.6%
1.4%
4.6%
-3.0%
1.0%
-7.4%
-6.4%
2.6%
1.6%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, TRANSPORTS LCDF achieves revenue of 29.8 M€. Over the period 2017-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.7%. Vs 2023: +1%. After deducting consumption (6.9 M€), gross margin stands at 22.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 144 k€, representing 0.5% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 175 k€, i.e. 0.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
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
29 811 112 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
22 925 775 €
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
143 780 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
283 809 €
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
175 219 €
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
0.5%
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Assets
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 15%. 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 45%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 2.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
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
15.27%
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
44.959%
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
2.614%
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
0.785
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
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
86.229
91.265
73.676
55.289
87.391
43.295
41.44
39.021
15.27
Financial autonomy
42.763
42.982
43.275
44.574
31.936
42.705
43.656
41.762
44.959
Repayment capacity
9.547
14.934
-5.914
-2.335
-13.164
-4.179
17.669
-3.923
0.785
Cash flow / Revenue
2.868%
1.997%
-3.417%
-4.741%
-1.142%
-1.902%
0.353%
-0.824%
2.614%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
15.272024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 3.42
Med: 30.72
Q3: 89.85
Good-16 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of TRANSPORTS LCDF (15.27) 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
44.96%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.96%
Med: 34.26%
Q3: 52.09%
Good
In 2024, the financial autonomy of TRANSPORTS LCDF (45.0%) 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
0.79 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.91 years
Average-15 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of TRANSPORTS LCDF (0.79) 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 179.08. 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 9.8x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
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
179.082
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
9.849
Liquidity indicators evolution TRANSPORTS LCDF
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
309.6
342.34
272.574
241.081
181.39
224.305
199.352
167.928
179.082
Interest coverage
8.776
36.097
-5.118
-1.836
-3.001
-2.608
5.713
-33.768
9.849
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
179.082024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 122.42
Med: 168.88
Q3: 241.43
Good-6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of TRANSPORTS LCDF (179.08) 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
9.85x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.19x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.8x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of TRANSPORTS LCDF (9.8x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 48 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The company must finance 13 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 4 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 54 days of revenue, i.e. 4.5 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2024, WCR increased by +161%, requiring additional financing.
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
4 477 331 €
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
48 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
35 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
4 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
54 j
WCR and payment terms evolution TRANSPORTS LCDF
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Indicator
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 713 607 €
2 203 010 €
2 020 693 €
1 617 532 €
1 390 589 €
1 391 656 €
1 674 108 €
4 839 673 €
4 477 331 €
Inventory turnover (days)
3
5
7
5
7
5
3
3
4
Customer payment term (days)
67
69
68
58
67
59
54
53
48
Supplier payment term (days)
27
21
32
26
46
32
30
37
35
Positioning of TRANSPORTS LCDF in its sector
Comparison with sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains
Valuation estimate
Based on 71 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of TRANSPORTS LCDF is estimated at
2 211 830 €
(range 1 009 364€ - 3 895 763€).
With an EBITDA of 143 780€, the sector multiple of 0.9x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x
(conservative valuation).
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 value2024
71 tx
1009k€2211k€3895k€
2 211 830 €Range: 1 009 364€ - 3 895 763€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
143 780 €×0.9x
Estimation132 043 €
93 968€ - 532 620€
Revenue Multiple30%
29 811 112 €×0.23x
Estimation6 757 704 €
3 156 688€ - 11 019 868€
Net Income Multiple20%
175 219 €×3.4x
Estimation592 488 €
76 873€ - 1 617 465€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 71 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 revenue of TRANSPORTS LCDF in 2024 is 29.8 M€.
Is TRANSPORTS LCDF profitable?
Yes, TRANSPORTS LCDF generated a net profit of 175 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of TRANSPORTS LCDF ?
The headquarters of TRANSPORTS LCDF is located in FAREINS (01480), in the department Ain.
Where to find the tax return of TRANSPORTS LCDF ?
The tax return of TRANSPORTS LCDF 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 TRANSPORTS LCDF operate?
TRANSPORTS LCDF operates in the sector Transports routiers de fret interurbains (NAF code 49.41A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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