BIOLUME : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BIOLUME is a French company founded 32 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire. Based in LOOS (59120), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 3.3 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 - BIOLUME (SIREN 393332846)
Indicator 2024 2023 2020
Revenue 3 331 012 € 4 535 927 € N/C
Net income 277 202 € 1 132 253 € 14 936 €
EBITDA 330 144 € 493 259 € N/C
Net margin 8.3% 25.0% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, BIOLUME achieves revenue of 3.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2023-2024 (CAGR: -26.6%). Significant drop of -27% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.1 M€), gross margin stands at 2.2 M€, i.e. a rate of 66%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 330 k€, representing 9.9% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 277 k€, i.e. 8.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

3 331 012 €

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

2 211 511 €

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

330 144 €

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

307 034 €

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

277 202 €

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

9.9%

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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 79%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 8.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

78.87%

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

8.913%

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

21.3%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 1.92
Med: 18.86
Q3: 55.42
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of BIOLUME (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
78.87% 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 24.8%
Med: 50.27%
Q3: 69.09%
Excellent +50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of BIOLUME (78.9%) 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 years 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.74 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of BIOLUME (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 440.21. 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 0.0x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

440.207

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

0.01

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
440.21 2024
2020
2023
2024
Q1: 159.64
Med: 253.69
Q3: 429.69
Excellent +51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of BIOLUME (440.21) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
0.01x 2024
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 4.96x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of BIOLUME (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: 92 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 81 days. The company must finance 11 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 63 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 145 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 345 129 €

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

92 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

81 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

63 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

145 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BIOLUME in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire

Valuation estimate

Based on 57 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BIOLUME is estimated at 814 673 € (range 226 955€ - 1 582 376€). With an EBITDA of 330 144€, the sector multiple of 2.5x 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 value 2024
57 tx
226k€ 814k€ 1582k€
814 673 € Range: 226 955€ - 1 582 376€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
330 144 € × 2.5x
Estimation 838 354 €
164 767€ - 1 550 387€
Revenue Multiple 30%
3 331 012 € × 0.23x
Estimation 755 475 €
351 107€ - 1 580 703€
Net Income Multiple 20%
277 202 € × 3.0x
Estimation 844 269 €
196 197€ - 1 664 860€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 57 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 BIOLUME

What is the revenue of BIOLUME ?

The revenue of BIOLUME in 2024 is 3.3 M€.

Is BIOLUME profitable?

Yes, BIOLUME generated a net profit of 277 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of BIOLUME ?

The headquarters of BIOLUME is located in LOOS (59120), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of BIOLUME ?

The tax return of BIOLUME 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 BIOLUME operate?

BIOLUME operates in the sector Fabrication de matériel médico-chirurgical et dentaire (NAF code 32.50A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.