LANGER FORAGE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LANGER FORAGE is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Forages et sondages. Based in AVERDON (41330), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 4.3 M€. 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 - LANGER FORAGE (SIREN 480639657)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 332 322 € 3 521 466 € 3 387 532 € 3 695 280 € 3 687 536 € 3 682 149 € 4 102 532 € 3 306 820 €
Net income 292 684 € 65 727 € 402 335 € 341 838 € 327 498 € 456 464 € 618 432 € 444 652 €
EBITDA 424 604 € 179 841 € 610 244 € 673 491 € 577 361 € 722 719 € 966 696 € 674 638 €
Net margin 6.8% 1.9% 11.9% 9.3% 8.9% 12.4% 15.1% 13.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LANGER FORAGE achieves revenue of 4.3 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +3.9%). Vs 2022, growth of +23% (3.5 M€ -> 4.3 M€). After deducting consumption (959 k€), gross margin stands at 3.4 M€, i.e. a rate of 78%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 425 k€, representing 9.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +4.7 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 293 k€, i.e. 6.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

4 332 322 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

3 373 147 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

424 604 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

354 710 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

292 684 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

9.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 6%. 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 73%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 7.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

6.019%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

73.09%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

7.765%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.414

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
6.02 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 6.38
Med: 24.61
Q3: 65.95
Excellent

In 2023, the debt ratio of LANGER FORAGE (6.02) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
73.09% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 13.63%
Med: 40.44%
Q3: 56.64%
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of LANGER FORAGE (73.1%) 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
0.41 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.4 years
Q3: 1.76 years
Average +18 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of LANGER FORAGE (0.41) 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 270.68. 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 0.2x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

270.676

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.191

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
270.68 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 152.58
Med: 234.96
Q3: 360.48
Good +16 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LANGER FORAGE (270.68) 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
0.19x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.84x
Q3: 3.86x
Average -7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the interest coverage of LANGER FORAGE (0.2x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 47 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 1 days. Inventory turnover is 10 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 46 days of revenue, i.e. 555 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

554 667 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

47 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

10 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

46 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LANGER FORAGE in its sector

Comparison with sector Forages et sondages

Valuation estimate

Based on 136 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LANGER FORAGE is estimated at 813 705 € (range 274 614€ - 1 870 842€). With an EBITDA of 424 604€, the sector multiple of 1.7x 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 2023
136 transactions
274k€ 813k€ 1870k€
813 705 € Range: 274 614€ - 1 870 842€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
424 604 € × 1.7x
Estimation 717 792 €
159 862€ - 1 482 274€
Revenue Multiple 30%
4 332 322 € × 0.21x
Estimation 900 721 €
511 781€ - 2 033 795€
Net Income Multiple 20%
292 684 € × 3.2x
Estimation 922 969 €
205 747€ - 2 597 835€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 136 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 LANGER FORAGE

What is the revenue of LANGER FORAGE ?

The revenue of LANGER FORAGE in 2023 is 4.3 M€.

Is LANGER FORAGE profitable?

Yes, LANGER FORAGE generated a net profit of 293 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LANGER FORAGE ?

The headquarters of LANGER FORAGE is located in AVERDON (41330), in the department Loir-et-Cher.

Where to find the tax return of LANGER FORAGE ?

The tax return of LANGER FORAGE 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 LANGER FORAGE operate?

LANGER FORAGE operates in the sector Forages et sondages (NAF code 43.13Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.