3 L is a French company
founded 17 years ago,
specialized in the sector Édition de livres.
Based in UZES (30700),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.4 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, 3 L achieves revenue of 1.4 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.9%). Vs 2023, growth of +23% (1.1 M€ -> 1.4 M€). After deducting consumption (0 €), 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 230 k€, representing 16.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 171 k€, i.e. 12.2% 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
1 406 997 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 406 997 €
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
230 166 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
131 773 €
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
171 205 €
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
16.3%
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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 70%. 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 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 20.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.
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
0.04%
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
69.864%
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
20.175%
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
0.004
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
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
2024
Debt ratio
1.321
1.511
1.291
10.442
0.008
0.014
0.04
Financial autonomy
61.438
64.579
64.082
67.157
63.836
69.325
69.864
Repayment capacity
0.056
-0.409
0.066
2.886
0.001
-0.002
0.004
Cash flow / Revenue
23.526%
-7.011%
24.06%
6.614%
16.936%
-13.365%
20.175%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
0.042024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.83
Q3: 20.07
Good
In 2024, the debt ratio of 3 L (0.04) 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
69.86%2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0%
Med: 21.83%
Q3: 54.97%
Excellent
In 2024, the financial autonomy of 3 L (69.9%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.
Repayment capacity
0.0 years2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.13 years
Average
In 2024, the repayment capacity of 3 L (0.00) 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 228.23. 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
228.232
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
0.0
Liquidity indicators evolution 3 L
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
299.318
380.475
263.3
359.119
215.466
224.761
228.232
Interest coverage
0.051
0.25
0.06
0.069
0.061
0.0
0.0
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
228.232024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 133.32
Med: 234.62
Q3: 441.3
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of 3 L (228.23) 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
0.0x2024
2021
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.79x
Average-30 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of 3 L (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: 98 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 301 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 203 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 52 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 183 days of revenue, i.e. 715 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-61%), freeing up cash.
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
714 656 €
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
98 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
301 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
52 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
183 j
WCR and payment terms evolution 3 L
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 813 712 €
1 423 765 €
494 451 €
1 195 464 €
889 700 €
748 877 €
714 656 €
Inventory turnover (days)
57
122
60
67
86
66
52
Customer payment term (days)
204
162
135
121
180
131
98
Supplier payment term (days)
120
112
86
66
178
325
301
Positioning of 3 L in its sector
Comparison with sector Édition de livres
Valuation estimate
Based on 104 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of 3 L is estimated at
386 517 €
(range 155 525€ - 1 022 084€).
With an EBITDA of 230 166€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.24x
(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.
Estimated enterprise value2024
104 transactions
155k€386k€1022k€
386 517 €Range: 155 525€ - 1 022 084€
NAF 4 all-time
Aggregated at NAF sub-class level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
230 166 €×1.1x
Estimation264 226 €
136 170€ - 1 084 459€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 406 997 €×0.24x
Estimation343 511 €
169 561€ - 645 345€
Net Income Multiple20%
171 205 €×4.4x
Estimation756 754 €
182 861€ - 1 431 260€
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 104 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...).
Similar companies (Édition de livres)
Compare 3 L with other companies in the same sector:
Yes, 3 L generated a net profit of 171 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of 3 L ?
The headquarters of 3 L is located in UZES (30700), in the department Gard.
Where to find the tax return of 3 L ?
The tax return of 3 L 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 3 L operate?
3 L operates in the sector Édition de livres (NAF code 58.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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