CREATION LGM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CREATION LGM is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles. Based in SAINT-MALO (35400), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 607 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-02

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CREATION LGM (SIREN 515260743)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 606 913 € 441 927 € 360 609 € 426 325 € 510 736 € 454 516 €
Net income 28 719 € 19 607 € -18 018 € -17 496 € 21 070 € 1 755 €
EBITDA 31 890 € 25 566 € -17 864 € -11 881 € 26 501 € 15 790 €
Net margin 4.7% 4.4% -5.0% -4.1% 4.1% 0.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, CREATION LGM achieves revenue of 607 k€. Over the period 2016-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Vs 2020, growth of +37% (442 k€ -> 607 k€). After deducting consumption (377 k€), gross margin stands at 230 k€, i.e. a rate of 38%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 32 k€, representing 5.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 29 k€, i.e. 4.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

606 913 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

230 158 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

31 890 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

23 680 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

28 719 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

5.2%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 16%. 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 46%. 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 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 6.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

15.56%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

45.572%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

6.276%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

0.573

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

26.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
CREATION LGM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
15.56 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 3.5
Med: 39.7
Q3: 124.54
Good -22 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the debt ratio of CREATION LGM (15.56) 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
45.57% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 11.17%
Med: 27.16%
Q3: 45.19%
Excellent +16 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the financial autonomy of CREATION LGM (45.6%) 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
0.57 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.84 years
Q3: 2.86 years
Good +17 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the repayment capacity of CREATION LGM (0.57) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 139.93. 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 2.5x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

139.934

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

2.48

Liquidity indicators evolution
CREATION LGM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
139.93 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 119.47
Med: 161.76
Q3: 234.4
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of CREATION LGM (139.93) 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
2.48x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.85x
Q3: 3.15x
Good +43 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of CREATION LGM (2.5x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 33 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 28 days. The company must finance 5 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 47 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 60 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2021, WCR increased by +31%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

59 999 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

33 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

28 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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

47 j

WCR in days of revenue (2021) ?
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

36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CREATION LGM

Positioning of CREATION LGM in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail de meubles

Valuation estimate

Based on 54 transactions of similar company sales in 2021, the value of CREATION LGM is estimated at 65 845 € (range 40 114€ - 149 706€). With an EBITDA of 31 890€, the sector multiple of 1.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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 2021
54 tx
40k€ 65k€ 149k€
65 845 € Range: 40 114€ - 149 706€
NAF 5 année 2021

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
31 890 € × 1.8x
Estimation 58 081 €
27 360€ - 109 006€
Revenue Multiple 30%
606 913 € × 0.16x
Estimation 94 845 €
70 616€ - 218 693€
Net Income Multiple 20%
28 719 € × 1.5x
Estimation 41 755 €
26 246€ - 147 981€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 54 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 CREATION LGM

What is the revenue of CREATION LGM ?

The revenue of CREATION LGM in 2021 is 607 k€.

Is CREATION LGM profitable?

Yes, CREATION LGM generated a net profit of 29 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of CREATION LGM ?

The headquarters of CREATION LGM is located in SAINT-MALO (35400), in the department Ille-et-Vilaine.

Where to find the tax return of CREATION LGM ?

The tax return of CREATION LGM 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 CREATION LGM operate?

CREATION LGM operates in the sector Commerce de détail de meubles (NAF code 47.59A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.