Le dernier exercice comptable publié pour cette entreprise remonte à 2017. Les données ci-dessous peuvent ne plus refléter sa situation actuelle.

LAPLACE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LAPLACE is a French company founded 27 years ago, specialized in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques. Based in DOURGES (62119), this company of category PME shows in 2017 a revenue of 24 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-08-08

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

Synthèse

Santé financière : Fragile

Signal structurel : exploitation déficitaire (EBE négatif).

In summary, LAPLACE is currently loss-making, which weighs on its accounts. Its financial structure is solid, with debt well contained relative to its sector.

Financial history - LAPLACE (SIREN 423732031)
Indicator 2017 2016
Revenue 24 185 € 38 810 €
Net income -2 852 € 7 847 €
EBITDA -2 748 € 9 471 €
Net margin -11.8% 20.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2017, LAPLACE achieves revenue of 24 k€. Significant drop of -38% vs 2016. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -3 k€, representing -11.4% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-38%), EBITDA varies by -129%, reducing margin by 35.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -3 k€ (-11.8% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2017) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

24 185 €

Gross margin (2017) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

24 185 €

EBITDA (2017) ?
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

-2 748 €

EBIT (2017) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-2 747 €

Net income (2017) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-2 852 €

EBITDA margin (2017) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-11.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 9.5%). Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 0%. This ratio is less favorable than the sector median (38.6%) and warrants attention.

Debt ratio (2017) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

0.0%

Financial autonomy (2017) ?
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

0.0%

Cash flow / Revenue (2017) ?
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

-11.79%

Repayment capacity (2017) ?
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

0.0

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0% 2017
Q1: 0.12%
Med: 9.54%
Q3: 46.36%
Excellent

In 2017, the debt ratio of LAPLACE (0.0%) 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
0.0% 2017
Q1: 13.79%
Med: 38.65%
Q3: 62.85%
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In 2017, the financial autonomy of LAPLACE (0.0%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 7.61. Compared with its sector, this ratio places the company among the best positioned (sector median: 2.1).

Liquidity ratio (2017) ?
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

7.61

Interest coverage (2017) ?
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

-3.82

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
7.61 2017
Q1: 1.32
Med: 2.13
Q3: 3.75
Excellent

In 2017, the liquidity ratio of LAPLACE (7.61) 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.

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: 2 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 2 days. WCR is negative (-77 days): operations structurally generate cash. Between 2016 and 2017, WCR improved by 89 days of revenue, freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2017) ?
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

-5 192 €

Customer credit (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

2 j

Inventory turnover (2017) ?
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 (2017) ?
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

-77 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LAPLACE in its sector

Comparison with sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LAPLACE is estimated at 7 708 € (range 3 840€ - 14 699€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.32x (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 2017
50 tx
3k€ 7k€ 14k€
7 708 € Range: 3 840€ - 14 699€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
24 185 € × 0.32x = 7 709 €
Range: 3 841€ - 14 699€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 LAPLACE

What is the revenue of LAPLACE ?

The revenue of LAPLACE in 2017 is 24 k€.

Is LAPLACE profitable?

LAPLACE recorded a net loss in 2017.

Where is the headquarters of LAPLACE ?

The headquarters of LAPLACE is located in DOURGES (62119), in the department Pas-de-Calais.

Where to find the tax return of LAPLACE ?

The tax return of LAPLACE 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 LAPLACE operate?

LAPLACE operates in the sector Intermédiaires spécialisés dans le commerce d'autres produits spécifiques (NAF code 46.18Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.