GL EVENTS VENUES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

GL EVENTS VENUES is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in LYON (69002), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 12.2 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - GL EVENTS VENUES (SIREN 495014524)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 12 176 185 € 12 519 035 € 10 288 480 € 4 445 197 € 3 323 145 € 9 705 498 € 8 325 988 € 6 435 782 € 3 969 732 €
Net income 17 932 475 € 8 077 038 € 23 367 254 € -5 184 492 € 743 355 € 6 668 590 € 8 327 693 € 8 136 606 € 1 946 664 €
EBITDA -6 929 723 € -2 219 587 € -2 033 867 € -4 690 706 € -5 738 546 € -4 785 492 € -4 135 423 € -3 981 313 € -91 260 €
Net margin 147.3% 64.5% 227.1% -116.6% 22.4% 68.7% 100.0% 126.4% 49.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, GL EVENTS VENUES achieves revenue of 12.2 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +15.0%. Slight decline of -3% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 12.2 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 -6.9 M€, representing -56.9% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-3%), EBITDA varies by -212%, reducing margin by 39.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 17.9 M€, i.e. 147.3% 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

12 176 185 €

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

12 176 185 €

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

-6 929 723 €

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

-6 965 696 €

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

17 932 475 €

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

-56.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. 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 3.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 146.5% 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) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

79.856%

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

51.376%

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

146.492%

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

3.026

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

55.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
GL EVENTS VENUES

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
79.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.06
Med: 14.64
Q3: 89.5
Average +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of GL EVENTS VENUES (79.86) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
51.38% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 11.6%
Med: 51.97%
Q3: 85.23%
Average -5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of GL EVENTS VENUES (51.4%) 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
3.03 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.74 years
Average +11 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of GL EVENTS VENUES (3.03) 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 167.18. 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

167.181

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

-29.106

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
167.18 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 116.82
Med: 458.52
Q3: 2178.3
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of GL EVENTS VENUES (167.18) 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
-29.11x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -45.38x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.89x
Average +9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of GL EVENTS VENUES (-29.1x) 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: 165 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 149 days. The company must finance 16 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 407 days of revenue, i.e. 13.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +3680%, 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

13 770 169 €

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

165 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

149 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

0 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

407 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
GL EVENTS VENUES

Positioning of GL EVENTS VENUES in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of GL EVENTS VENUES is estimated at 70 958 977 € (range 24 732 358€ - 189 213 553€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.38x (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
103 transactions
24732k€ 70958k€ 189213k€
70 958 977 € Range: 24 732 358€ - 189 213 553€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
12 176 185 € × 0.38x
Estimation 4 597 947 €
2 191 518€ - 9 286 263€
Net Income Multiple 20%
17 932 475 € × 9.5x
Estimation 170 500 524 €
58 543 618€ - 459 104 489€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 GL EVENTS VENUES

What is the revenue of GL EVENTS VENUES ?

The revenue of GL EVENTS VENUES in 2024 is 12.2 M€.

Is GL EVENTS VENUES profitable?

Yes, GL EVENTS VENUES generated a net profit of 17.9 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of GL EVENTS VENUES ?

The headquarters of GL EVENTS VENUES is located in LYON (69002), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of GL EVENTS VENUES ?

The tax return of GL EVENTS VENUES 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 GL EVENTS VENUES operate?

GL EVENTS VENUES operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.