LANCO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LANCO is a French company founded 42 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles. Based in GONESSE (95500), this company of category PME shows in 2019 a revenue of 1.3 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 - LANCO (SIREN 328814736)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 327 071 € 3 420 851 € 4 005 045 € 3 794 418 €
Net income -190 843 € 91 563 € 58 624 € 44 678 €
EBITDA -172 283 € 112 231 € 192 710 € 175 043 €
Net margin -14.4% 2.7% 1.5% 1.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, LANCO achieves revenue of 1.3 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2019 (CAGR: -29.5%). Significant drop of -61% vs 2018. After deducting consumption (1.2 M€), gross margin stands at 135 k€, i.e. a rate of 10%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -172 k€, representing -13.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-61%), EBITDA varies by -254%, reducing margin by 16.3 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -191 k€ (-14.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 327 071 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

135 063 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

-172 283 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-176 374 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-190 843 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-13.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 90%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.078%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

90.425%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

-14.173%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

-0.005

Asset age ratio (2019) ?
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

21.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
LANCO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.08 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 6.71
Q3: 55.07
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the debt ratio of LANCO (0.08) 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
90.42% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 11.24%
Med: 39.41%
Q3: 67.5%
Excellent

In 2019, the financial autonomy of LANCO (90.4%) 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
-0.01 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.8 years
Excellent -31 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LANCO (-0.01) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 1038.54. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2019) ?
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

1038.535

Interest coverage (2019) ?
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

-8.871

Liquidity indicators evolution
LANCO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1038.54 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 119.4
Med: 198.93
Q3: 376.89
Excellent

In 2019, the liquidity ratio of LANCO (1038.54) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.

Interest coverage
-8.87x 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 4.33x
Watch -50 pts over 3 years

In 2019, the interest coverage of LANCO (-8.9x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 279 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 35 days. The gap of 244 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 333 days of revenue, i.e. 1.2 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-45%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

1 228 483 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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

279 j

Supplier credit (2019) ?
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

35 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

333 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LANCO

Positioning of LANCO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (28 transactions). This range of 180 337€ to 577 873€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2019
Indicative
180k€ 409k€ 577k€
409 786 € Range: 180 337€ - 577 873€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 28 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 LANCO

What is the revenue of LANCO ?

The revenue of LANCO in 2019 is 1.3 M€.

Is LANCO profitable?

LANCO recorded a net loss in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of LANCO ?

The headquarters of LANCO is located in GONESSE (95500), in the department Val-d'Oise.

Where to find the tax return of LANCO ?

The tax return of LANCO 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 LANCO operate?

LANCO operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de textiles (NAF code 46.41Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.