LAFOURCADE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LAFOURCADE is a French company founded 25 years ago, specialized in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées. Based in SOORTS-HOSSEGOR (40150), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 4.8 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 - LAFOURCADE (SIREN 433220761)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 4 777 869 € 4 379 549 € 5 245 770 € 4 004 237 € 3 265 189 € 3 438 204 € 3 563 448 € 3 154 186 €
Net income 535 647 € 289 201 € 164 741 € 123 057 € 124 097 € 155 100 € 194 129 € 107 486 €
EBITDA 932 662 € 491 429 € 410 351 € 449 131 € 389 510 € 340 940 € 361 795 € 262 004 €
Net margin 11.2% 6.6% 3.1% 3.1% 3.8% 4.5% 5.4% 3.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LAFOURCADE achieves revenue of 4.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.3%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (361 k€), gross margin stands at 4.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 933 k€, representing 19.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 536 k€, i.e. 11.2% 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

4 777 869 €

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

4 416 398 €

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

932 662 €

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

601 552 €

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

535 647 €

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

19.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 33%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 60%. 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 1.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 17.2% 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

33.004%

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

59.509%

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

17.224%

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

0.972

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

29.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
33.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 1.07
Med: 21.28
Q3: 69.04
Average +6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LAFOURCADE (33.00) 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
59.51% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 15.57%
Med: 39.67%
Q3: 57.18%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LAFOURCADE (59.5%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.97 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.3 years
Q3: 1.71 years
Average

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LAFOURCADE (0.97) 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 278.62. 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 3.4x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

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

278.621

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

3.361

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
278.62 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 120.31
Med: 188.45
Q3: 284.02
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LAFOURCADE (278.62) 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
3.36x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.0x
Q3: 7.24x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of LAFOURCADE (3.4x) 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: 45 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 38 days. The company must finance 7 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 3 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 14 days of revenue, i.e. 186 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-66%), freeing up cash.

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

186 194 €

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

45 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

38 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

3 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

14 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LAFOURCADE in its sector

Comparison with sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées

Valuation estimate

Based on 84 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LAFOURCADE is estimated at 1 687 746 € (range 446 847€ - 5 729 422€). With an EBITDA of 932 662€, the sector multiple of 2.9x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
84 tx
446k€ 1687k€ 5729k€
1 687 746 € Range: 446 847€ - 5 729 422€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
932 662 € × 2.9x
Estimation 2 658 675 €
547 492€ - 8 335 088€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 777 869 € × 0.11x
Estimation 507 764 €
361 854€ - 1 518 369€
Net Income Multiple 20%
535 647 € × 1.9x
Estimation 1 030 401 €
322 728€ - 5 531 838€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 84 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 LAFOURCADE

What is the revenue of LAFOURCADE ?

The revenue of LAFOURCADE in 2024 is 4.8 M€.

Is LAFOURCADE profitable?

Yes, LAFOURCADE generated a net profit of 536 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LAFOURCADE ?

The headquarters of LAFOURCADE is located in SOORTS-HOSSEGOR (40150), in the department Landes.

Where to find the tax return of LAFOURCADE ?

The tax return of LAFOURCADE 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 LAFOURCADE operate?

LAFOURCADE operates in the sector Collecte et traitement des eaux usées (NAF code 37.00Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.