BENTA LYON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BENTA LYON is a French company founded 29 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques. Based in SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL (69230), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 13.8 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 - BENTA LYON (SIREN 410091284)
Indicator 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 13 825 267 € 8 302 047 € 39 864 337 € 42 006 146 € 38 591 375 € 35 981 941 € 36 054 827 €
Net income -5 953 303 € 2 648 773 € 20 701 416 € -396 347 € -10 262 336 € -2 043 646 € -29 706 583 €
EBITDA -5 343 051 € -11 715 890 € 4 072 912 € 608 839 € -5 809 318 € -6 824 842 € -8 340 668 €
Net margin -43.1% 31.9% 51.9% -0.9% -26.6% -5.7% -82.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, BENTA LYON achieves revenue of 13.8 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2023 (CAGR: -12.8%). Vs 2022, growth of +67% (8.3 M€ -> 13.8 M€). After deducting consumption (5.8 M€), gross margin stands at 8.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -5.3 M€, representing -38.6% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +102.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -6.0 M€ (-43.1% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

13 825 267 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 033 023 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

-5 343 051 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 995 856 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-5 953 303 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-36.9%

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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 52%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.022%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

52.058%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

-36.373%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

-0.001

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

30.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
BENTA LYON

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.28
Q3: 51.98
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of BENTA LYON (0.02) 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
52.06% 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 25.54%
Med: 52.2%
Q3: 68.87%
Average

In 2023, the financial autonomy of BENTA LYON (52.1%) 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 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.13 years
Excellent

In 2023, the repayment capacity of BENTA LYON (-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 160.25. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

160.25

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

-1.425

Liquidity indicators evolution
BENTA LYON

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
160.25 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 112.83
Med: 200.61
Q3: 363.19
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of BENTA LYON (160.25) 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
-1.43x 2023
2020
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.61x
Q3: 10.55x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of BENTA LYON (-1.4x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 185 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 121 days. The gap of 64 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 95 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 214 days of revenue, i.e. 8.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2023, WCR increased by +127%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

8 208 752 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

185 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

121 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

95 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

214 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
BENTA LYON

Positioning of BENTA LYON in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques

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Frequently asked questions about BENTA LYON

What is the revenue of BENTA LYON ?

The revenue of BENTA LYON in 2023 is 13.8 M€.

Is BENTA LYON profitable?

BENTA LYON recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of BENTA LYON ?

The headquarters of BENTA LYON is located in SAINT-GENIS-LAVAL (69230), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of BENTA LYON ?

The tax return of BENTA LYON 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 BENTA LYON operate?

BENTA LYON operates in the sector Fabrication de préparations pharmaceutiques (NAF code 21.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.