LAPROVOL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LAPROVOL is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures. Based in RENAY (41100), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 927 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 - LAPROVOL (SIREN 390941847)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 926 825 € 913 772 € 1 037 967 €
Net income 61 275 € 70 348 € 39 879 €
EBITDA 216 972 € 136 458 € 182 037 €
Net margin 6.6% 7.7% 3.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LAPROVOL achieves revenue of 927 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2018 (CAGR: -5.5%). Vs 2017: +1%. After deducting consumption (127 k€), gross margin stands at 800 k€, i.e. a rate of 86%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 217 k€, representing 23.4% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.5 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 61 k€, i.e. 6.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

926 825 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

799 604 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
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

216 972 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

59 539 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

61 275 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

23.4%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 125%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 23.9% 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 (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

125.064%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
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

34.402%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
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

23.896%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
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

2.147

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
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

39.2%

Solvency indicators evolution
LAPROVOL

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
125.06 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 32.3
Med: 161.14
Q3: 520.08
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of LAPROVOL (125.06) 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
34.4% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 12.2%
Med: 34.29%
Q3: 61.08%
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LAPROVOL (34.4%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
2.15 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.6 years
Med: 2.21 years
Q3: 4.39 years
Good

In 2018, the repayment capacity of LAPROVOL (2.15) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 166.46. 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 5.5x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
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

166.457

Interest coverage (2018) ?
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

5.461

Liquidity indicators evolution
LAPROVOL

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
166.46 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 96.84
Med: 169.45
Q3: 309.69
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LAPROVOL (166.46) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Interest coverage
5.46x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.57x
Med: 3.15x
Q3: 6.73x
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of LAPROVOL (5.5x) 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: 77 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 74 days. The company must finance 3 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 45 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 107 days of revenue, i.e. 277 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
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

276 713 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
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

77 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
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

74 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
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

45 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
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

107 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LAPROVOL

Positioning of LAPROVOL in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de soutien aux cultures

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LAPROVOL is estimated at 420 589 € (range 153 365€ - 716 901€). With an EBITDA of 216 972€, the sector multiple of 2.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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 2018
50 tx
153k€ 420k€ 716k€
420 589 € Range: 153 365€ - 716 901€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
216 972 € × 2.7x
Estimation 593 873 €
221 048€ - 929 614€
Revenue Multiple 30%
926 825 € × 0.37x
Estimation 340 061 €
109 833€ - 628 288€
Net Income Multiple 20%
61 275 € × 1.8x
Estimation 108 175 €
49 456€ - 318 042€
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 LAPROVOL

What is the revenue of LAPROVOL ?

The revenue of LAPROVOL in 2018 is 927 k€.

Is LAPROVOL profitable?

Yes, LAPROVOL generated a net profit of 61 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LAPROVOL ?

The headquarters of LAPROVOL is located in RENAY (41100), in the department Loir-et-Cher.

Where to find the tax return of LAPROVOL ?

The tax return of LAPROVOL 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 LAPROVOL operate?

LAPROVOL operates in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures (NAF code 01.61Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.