LAZARD FRERES GESTION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LAZARD FRERES GESTION is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Gestion de fonds. Based in PARIS (75008), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 5.0 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-18

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

Financial history - LAZARD FRERES GESTION (SIREN 352213599)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 4 992 000 € 6 439 000 € 5 428 000 € 4 444 000 € 3 020 000 € 2 719 000 € 2 680 000 € 3 345 000 € 2 825 000 €
Net income 30 634 000 € 26 631 000 € 34 349 000 € 55 443 000 € 29 560 000 € 23 542 000 € 28 023 000 € 24 975 000 € 16 171 000 €
EBITDA -153 302 000 € -152 852 000 € -140 333 000 € 139 921 000 € -104 070 000 € -95 791 000 € -82 151 000 € -84 241 000 € 76 561 000 €
Net margin 613.7% 413.6% 632.8% 1247.6% 978.8% 865.8% 1045.6% 746.6% 572.4%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LAZARD FRERES GESTION achieves revenue of 5.0 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +7.4%. Significant drop of -22% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 5.0 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -153.3 M€, representing -3071.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-22%), EBITDA varies by -0%, reducing margin by 697.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 30.6 M€, i.e. 613.7% 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

4 992 000 €

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

4 992 000 €

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

-153 302 000 €

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

160 000 €

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

30 634 000 €

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

-3040.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 55%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.527%

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

54.599%

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

-2431.932%

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

-0.007

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.53 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 8.29
Q3: 92.98
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of LAZARD FRERES GESTION (0.53) 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
54.6% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.66%
Med: 48.47%
Q3: 87.35%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LAZARD FRERES GESTION (54.6%) 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
-0.01 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 3.01 years
Good -6 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LAZARD FRERES GESTION (-0.01) 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 0.00. Alert: short-term debt exceeds current assets. Risk of payment difficulties without cash reinforcement.

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

0.0

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

-0.328

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 100.72
Med: 472.35
Q3: 3121.45
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LAZARD FRERES GESTION (0.00) 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
-0.33x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -71.24x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LAZARD FRERES GESTION (-0.3x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 118 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 118 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-4350 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-728%), 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

-60 321 980 €

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

0 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

118 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

0 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

-4350 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LAZARD FRERES GESTION in its sector

Comparison with sector Gestion de fonds

Valuation estimate

Based on 62 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LAZARD FRERES GESTION is estimated at 91 481 277 € (range 26 186 809€ - 181 966 584€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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
62 tx
26186k€ 91481k€ 181966k€
91 481 277 € Range: 26 186 809€ - 181 966 584€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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Revenue Multiple 30%
4 992 000 € × 0.30x
Estimation 1 519 635 €
786 291€ - 4 231 259€
Net Income Multiple 20%
30 634 000 € × 7.4x
Estimation 226 423 741 €
64 287 587€ - 448 569 573€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 62 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 LAZARD FRERES GESTION

What is the revenue of LAZARD FRERES GESTION ?

The revenue of LAZARD FRERES GESTION in 2024 is 5.0 M€.

Is LAZARD FRERES GESTION profitable?

Yes, LAZARD FRERES GESTION generated a net profit of 30.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LAZARD FRERES GESTION ?

The headquarters of LAZARD FRERES GESTION is located in PARIS (75008), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LAZARD FRERES GESTION ?

The tax return of LAZARD FRERES GESTION 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 LAZARD FRERES GESTION operate?

LAZARD FRERES GESTION operates in the sector Gestion de fonds (NAF code 66.30Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.