L3M GAMBETTA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L3M GAMBETTA is a French company founded 16 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer. Based in MONTPELLIER (34000), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 504 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-11

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

Financial history - L3M GAMBETTA (SIREN 519411912)
Indicator 2016 2015
Revenue 504 163 € 461 334 €
Net income 7 464 € 7 406 €
EBITDA 16 436 € 15 022 €
Net margin 1.5% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, L3M GAMBETTA achieves revenue of 504 k€. Vs 2015: +9%. After deducting consumption (271 k€), gross margin stands at 233 k€, i.e. a rate of 46%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 16 k€, representing 3.3% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 7 k€, i.e. 1.5% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2016) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

504 163 €

Gross margin (2016) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

232 705 €

EBITDA (2016) ?
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

16 436 €

EBIT (2016) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

15 124 €

Net income (2016) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

7 464 €

EBITDA margin (2016) ?
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 15%. 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 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2016) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

14.697%

Financial autonomy (2016) ?
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

18.208%

Cash flow / Revenue (2016) ?
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

1.34%

Repayment capacity (2016) ?
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

1.125

Asset age ratio (2016) ?
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

28.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
L3M GAMBETTA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
14.7 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.01
Med: 25.93
Q3: 135.86
Good -11 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the debt ratio of L3M GAMBETTA (14.70) 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
18.21% 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 7.26%
Med: 30.02%
Q3: 55.7%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of L3M GAMBETTA (18.2%) 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
1.12 years 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.09 years
Q3: 2.6 years
Average -9 pts over 2 years

In 2016, the repayment capacity of L3M GAMBETTA (1.12) 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 83.77. 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 13.1x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2016) ?
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

83.765

Interest coverage (2016) ?
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

13.142

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
83.77 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 106.38
Med: 168.26
Q3: 275.0
Watch

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of L3M GAMBETTA (83.77) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
13.14x 2016
2015
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.01x
Q3: 6.1x
Excellent

In 2016, the interest coverage of L3M GAMBETTA (13.1x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 104 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 102 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). This high level ties up cash and potentially creates obsolescence risk. Overall, WCR represents 66 days of revenue, i.e. 92 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2016) ?
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

92 065 €

Customer credit (2016) ?
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

0 j

Supplier credit (2016) ?
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

104 j

Inventory turnover (2016) ?
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

102 j

WCR in days of revenue (2016) ?
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

66 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of L3M GAMBETTA in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer

Valuation estimate

Based on 575 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of L3M GAMBETTA is estimated at 60 430 € (range 30 386€ - 109 391€). With an EBITDA of 16 436€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.21x (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 2016
575 transactions
30k€ 60k€ 109k€
60 430 € Range: 30 386€ - 109 391€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
16 436 € × 2.9x
Estimation 47 591 €
19 957€ - 87 147€
Revenue Multiple 30%
504 163 € × 0.21x
Estimation 103 369 €
61 006€ - 177 041€
Net Income Multiple 20%
7 464 € × 3.8x
Estimation 28 121 €
10 532€ - 63 528€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 575 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 L3M GAMBETTA

What is the revenue of L3M GAMBETTA ?

The revenue of L3M GAMBETTA in 2016 is 504 k€.

Is L3M GAMBETTA profitable?

Yes, L3M GAMBETTA generated a net profit of 7 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of L3M GAMBETTA ?

The headquarters of L3M GAMBETTA is located in MONTPELLIER (34000), in the department Herault.

Where to find the tax return of L3M GAMBETTA ?

The tax return of L3M GAMBETTA 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 L3M GAMBETTA operate?

L3M GAMBETTA operates in the sector Commerce de détail d'autres équipements du foyer (NAF code 47.59B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.