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LAFAY SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LAFAY SARL is a French company founded 24 years ago, specialized in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager . Based in SAINT-MARCELLIN-EN-FOREZ (42680), this company of category PME shows in 2016 a revenue of 118 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 - LAFAY SARL (SIREN 438194771)
Indicator 2016
Revenue 118 425 €
Net income 10 648 €
EBITDA 24 136 €
Net margin 9.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2016, LAFAY SARL achieves revenue of 118 k€. After deducting consumption (20 k€), gross margin stands at 98 k€, i.e. a rate of 83%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 24 k€, representing 20.4% of revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 11 k€, i.e. 9.0% 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

118 425 €

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

98 151 €

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

24 136 €

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

11 550 €

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

10 648 €

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

20.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 68%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 30%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 19.7% 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 (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

68.163%

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

29.543%

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

19.742%

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

0.794

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

11.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LAFAY SARL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
68.16 2016
2016
Q1: 1.55
Med: 27.44
Q3: 93.91
Average

In 2016, the debt ratio of LAFAY SARL (68.16) 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
29.54% 2016
2016
Q1: 12.41%
Med: 33.04%
Q3: 52.58%
Average

In 2016, the financial autonomy of LAFAY SARL (29.5%) 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
0.79 years 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.36 years
Q3: 1.52 years
Average

In 2016, the repayment capacity of LAFAY SARL (0.79) 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 226.84. 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 2.3x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

226.84

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

2.324

Liquidity indicators evolution
LAFAY SARL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
226.84 2016
2016
Q1: 117.71
Med: 174.2
Q3: 274.56
Good

In 2016, the liquidity ratio of LAFAY SARL (226.84) 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
2.32x 2016
2016
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.67x
Q3: 3.63x
Good

In 2016, the interest coverage of LAFAY SARL (2.3x) 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: 42 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 9 days. Inventory turnover is 5 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-4 days): operations structurally generate cash.

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

-1 373 €

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

33 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

42 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

5 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

-4 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LAFAY SARL

Positioning of LAFAY SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Services d'aménagement paysager

Valuation estimate

Based on 125 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LAFAY SARL is estimated at 52 862 € (range 19 326€ - 94 377€). With an EBITDA of 24 136€, the sector multiple of 2.8x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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
125 transactions
19k€ 52k€ 94k€
52 862 € Range: 19 326€ - 94 377€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
24 136 € × 2.8x
Estimation 66 945 €
21 708€ - 122 598€
Revenue Multiple 30%
118 425 € × 0.35x
Estimation 41 729 €
21 432€ - 59 220€
Net Income Multiple 20%
10 648 € × 3.2x
Estimation 34 354 €
10 213€ - 76 560€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 125 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 LAFAY SARL

What is the revenue of LAFAY SARL ?

The revenue of LAFAY SARL in 2016 is 118 k€.

Is LAFAY SARL profitable?

Yes, LAFAY SARL generated a net profit of 11 k€ in 2016.

Where is the headquarters of LAFAY SARL ?

The headquarters of LAFAY SARL is located in SAINT-MARCELLIN-EN-FOREZ (42680), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of LAFAY SARL ?

The tax return of LAFAY SARL 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 LAFAY SARL operate?

LAFAY SARL operates in the sector Services d'aménagement paysager (NAF code 81.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.