XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Affrètement et organisation des transports . Based in LYON (69006), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 49.1 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 - XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (SIREN 493339444)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 49 076 519 € 44 505 772 € 68 561 116 € 60 758 608 € 40 813 678 € 47 556 161 € 54 555 130 € 61 727 317 € 68 673 825 €
Net income -100 078 € 91 165 € -213 602 € 205 446 € -1 821 514 € 1 209 762 € 24 832 € -2 148 652 € -969 011 €
EBITDA 270 271 € 553 755 € 70 422 € 377 586 € -1 522 334 € 795 589 € -971 263 € -930 932 € 445 911 €
Net margin -0.2% 0.2% -0.3% 0.3% -4.5% 2.5% 0.0% -3.5% -1.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE achieves revenue of 49.1 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -4.1%). Vs 2023, growth of +10% (44.5 M€ -> 49.1 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 49.1 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 270 k€, representing 0.6% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -100 k€ (-0.2% 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

49 076 519 €

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

49 076 519 €

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

270 271 €

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

49 745 €

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

-100 078 €

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

0.6%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 8%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

0.0%

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

8.258%

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

-0.461%

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

0.0

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

29.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.01
Med: 7.18
Q3: 44.29
Excellent -44 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
8.26% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.25%
Med: 32.76%
Q3: 53.69%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (8.3%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.02 years
Q3: 1.37 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (0.00) 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 67.34. 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 127.0x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

67.341

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

126.983

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
67.34 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 118.72
Med: 156.03
Q3: 230.66
Watch -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (67.34) 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
126.98x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.36x
Q3: 5.48x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE (127.0x) 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: 55 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 9 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-63%), freeing up cash.

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

1 263 720 €

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

55 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

48 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

9 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE

Positioning of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE 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 216 415€ to 290 108€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
Indicative
216k€ 267k€ 290k€
267 752 € Range: 216 415€ - 290 108€
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 XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE

What is the revenue of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE ?

The revenue of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE in 2024 is 49.1 M€.

Is XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE profitable?

XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE ?

The headquarters of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE is located in LYON (69006), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE ?

The tax return of XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING 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 XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE operate?

XPO GLOBAL FORWARDING FRANCE 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.