CYCLES LAPIERRE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CYCLES LAPIERRE is a French company founded 60 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques . Based in DIJON (21000), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 113.0 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 - CYCLES LAPIERRE (SIREN 016650996)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 113 010 101 € 121 057 557 € 139 840 989 € 109 228 772 € 114 749 836 € 74 083 542 € 63 963 284 € 64 170 740 € 55 517 859 €
Net income -52 880 385 € -68 997 388 € -2 048 553 € -554 672 € -56 029 € -265 801 € 150 982 € 1 492 898 € 390 227 €
EBITDA -46 560 171 € -19 124 328 € 808 270 € 2 112 830 € 1 772 099 € 341 933 € 167 971 € 1 265 071 € 789 885 €
Net margin -46.8% -57.0% -1.5% -0.5% -0.0% -0.4% 0.2% 2.3% 0.7%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CYCLES LAPIERRE achieves revenue of 113.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.3%. Slight decline of -7% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (97.1 M€), gross margin stands at 15.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 14%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -46.6 M€, representing -41.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-7%), EBITDA varies by -143%, reducing margin by 25.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -52.9 M€ (-46.8% 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

113 010 101 €

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

15 869 463 €

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

-46 560 171 €

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

-46 301 539 €

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

-52 880 385 €

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

-41.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -179%. 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 -58%. 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

-178.971%

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

-57.563%

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

-48.074%

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

-1.505

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

51.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-178.97 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.08
Med: 13.95
Q3: 53.28
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of CYCLES LAPIERRE (-178.97) 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
-57.56% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.13%
Med: 40.89%
Q3: 62.7%
Average

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CYCLES LAPIERRE (-57.6%) 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
-1.5 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.68 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CYCLES LAPIERRE (-1.50) 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 279.04. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

279.036

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

-12.216

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
279.04 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 148.38
Med: 236.0
Q3: 414.69
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CYCLES LAPIERRE (279.04) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-12.22x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.11x
Q3: 6.38x
Average -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of CYCLES LAPIERRE (-12.2x) 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: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 49 days. The company must finance 12 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 142 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 207 days of revenue, i.e. 65.0 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +80%, requiring additional financing.

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

65 024 882 €

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

61 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

49 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

142 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

207 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of CYCLES LAPIERRE in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 145 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of CYCLES LAPIERRE is estimated at 21 621 775 € (range 12 169 269€ - 55 120 963€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.19x (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 value 2024
145 transactions
12169k€ 21621k€ 55120k€
21 621 775 € Range: 12 169 269€ - 55 120 963€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
113 010 101 € × 0.19x = 21 621 775 €
Range: 12 169 270€ - 55 120 963€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 145 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 CYCLES LAPIERRE

What is the revenue of CYCLES LAPIERRE ?

The revenue of CYCLES LAPIERRE in 2024 is 113.0 M€.

Is CYCLES LAPIERRE profitable?

CYCLES LAPIERRE recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CYCLES LAPIERRE ?

The headquarters of CYCLES LAPIERRE is located in DIJON (21000), in the department Cote-d'Or.

Where to find the tax return of CYCLES LAPIERRE ?

The tax return of CYCLES LAPIERRE 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 CYCLES LAPIERRE operate?

CYCLES LAPIERRE operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) d'autres biens domestiques (NAF code 46.49Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.