INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION is a French company
founded 23 years ago,
specialized in the sector Enseignement supérieur.
Based in ECULLY (69130),
this company of category ETI
shows in 2024 a revenue of 8.8 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
Financial history - INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (SIREN 444596449)
Indicator
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2018
2017
2016
Revenue
8 787 420 €
8 862 993 €
8 031 702 €
4 969 711 €
3 329 028 €
5 674 312 €
6 299 653 €
4 628 008 €
Net income
-54 552 €
-35 981 €
-244 495 €
12 135 €
-775 518 €
86 034 €
-195 437 €
-55 937 €
EBITDA
290 413 €
394 594 €
240 665 €
365 298 €
-860 519 €
384 543 €
131 020 €
202 150 €
Net margin
-0.6%
-0.4%
-3.0%
0.2%
-23.3%
1.5%
-3.1%
-1.2%
Revenue and income statement
In 2024, INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION achieves revenue of 8.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.3%. Slight decline of -1% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1.5 M€), gross margin stands at 7.3 M€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 290 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Net income is negative at -55 k€ (-0.6% of revenue), which will impact equity.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
8 787 420 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
7 305 347 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
290 413 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
-47 969 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
-54 552 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
3.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 21539%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 0%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 12.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 2.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
21539.14%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
0.215%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.304%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
12.119
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
0.068
18.147
39.806
635.261
1016.093
2880.454
4198.562
21539.14
Financial autonomy
41.041
27.268
23.887
7.162
5.281
1.796
1.103
0.215
Repayment capacity
0.009
-3.012
1.498
-2.328
13.287
25.305
9.897
12.119
Cash flow / Revenue
1.58%
-0.73%
3.976%
-26.836%
4.155%
1.463%
3.15%
2.304%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
21539.142024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.78
Q3: 61.21
Watch+22 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the debt ratio of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (21539.14) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.
Financial autonomy
0.21%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.54%
Med: 29.86%
Q3: 50.98%
Watch
In 2024, the financial autonomy of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (0.2%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.
Repayment capacity
12.12 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.02 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.33 years
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In 2024, the repayment capacity of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (12.12) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.
Liquidity ratios
The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 134.74. 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 12.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
134.736
Interest coverage (2024)
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Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
101.633
100.561
111.418
119.194
169.191
148.506
138.765
134.736
Interest coverage
0.548
2.706
1.182
-1.723
3.415
12.339
8.12
12.742
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
134.742024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 110.28
Med: 212.08
Q3: 380.89
Average
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (134.74) 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
12.74x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.18x
Q3: 3.72x
Excellent-7 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION (12.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 62 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 110 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 48 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 16 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 91 days of revenue, i.e. 2.2 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +1432%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
2 211 881 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
62 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
110 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
16 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
91 j
WCR and payment terms evolution INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-166 053 €
-39 310 €
425 800 €
1 272 088 €
578 325 €
1 629 231 €
2 440 336 €
2 211 881 €
Inventory turnover (days)
5
5
6
21
18
17
17
16
Customer payment term (days)
14
12
32
126
99
52
57
62
Supplier payment term (days)
81
102
152
114
135
91
121
110
Positioning of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION in its sector
Comparison with sector Enseignement supérieur
Valuation estimate
Based on 412 transactions of similar company sales
(all years),
the value of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION is estimated at
1 498 605 €
(range 703 098€ - 3 027 641€).
With an EBITDA of 290 413€, the sector multiple of 3.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.29x
(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 value2024
412 transactions
703k€1498k€3027k€
1 498 605 €Range: 703 098€ - 3 027 641€
Section all-time
Aggregated at NAF section level
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
290 413 €×3.0x
Estimation859 393 €
327 257€ - 2 344 466€
Revenue Multiple30%
8 787 420 €×0.29x
Estimation2 563 958 €
1 329 500€ - 4 166 267€
Valuation evolution
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How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 412 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 INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION
What is the revenue of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION ?
The revenue of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION in 2024 is 8.8 M€.
Is INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION profitable?
INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION recorded a net loss in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION ?
The headquarters of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION is located in ECULLY (69130), in the department Rhone.
Where to find the tax return of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION ?
The tax return of INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION 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 INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION operate?
INSTITUT LYFE - APPLICATION operates in the sector Enseignement supérieur (NAF code 85.42Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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