Employees: 03 (2023.0)Legal category: SCA (commandite par actions)Size: PMECreation date: 2003-12-01 (22 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestionLocation: PARIS (75015), Paris
LEAD UP : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LEAD UP is a French company
founded 22 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion.
Based in PARIS (75015),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 M€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, LEAD UP achieves revenue of 1.2 M€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2024 (CAGR: -5.1%). Significant drop of -37% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2 k€), gross margin stands at 1.2 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 2 k€, representing 0.2% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 9 k€, i.e. 0.8% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
1 198 402 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
1 196 294 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
1 963 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
7 108 €
Net income (2024)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
9 455 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
0.2%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 8%. 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 50%. 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 3.9 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 0.6% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
7.788%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
50.015%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
0.598%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
3.927
Asset age ratio (2024)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
1.682
1.317
4.158
1.284
34.836
28.218
18.37
12.687
7.788
Financial autonomy
32.967
28.499
31.714
40.704
40.47
41.321
42.574
46.474
50.015
Repayment capacity
0.028
0.072
0.356
-0.236
-1.828
1.448
0.658
4.559
3.927
Cash flow / Revenue
6.903%
2.473%
1.422%
-0.768%
-4.105%
4.057%
5.374%
0.577%
0.598%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
7.792024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.99
Q3: 41.75
Average
In 2024, the debt ratio of LEAD UP (7.79) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.
Financial autonomy
50.02%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.19%
Med: 38.81%
Q3: 76.4%
Good+6 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LEAD UP (50.0%) 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
3.93 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average+9 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LEAD UP (3.93) 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 383.24. 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 20.7x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
383.24
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
20.683
Liquidity indicators evolution LEAD UP
Visualisation créée via abddaf.fr Sources : INPI & BCE - Retraitements : Ministère de l'économie
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
191.744
164.037
163.62
163.004
222.636
332.967
240.174
245.697
383.24
Interest coverage
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.021
0.0
20.683
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
383.242024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.7
Med: 312.74
Q3: 965.51
Good+10 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LEAD UP (383.24) 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
20.68x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Excellent
In 2024, the interest coverage of LEAD UP (20.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.
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: 72 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 15 days. The gap of 57 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Inventory turnover is 52 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 76 days of revenue, i.e. 253 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +222%, requiring additional financing.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
252 563 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
72 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
15 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
52 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
76 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LEAD UP
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
-206 905 €
-142 905 €
-4 140 €
164 009 €
170 136 €
124 313 €
82 149 €
171 009 €
252 563 €
Inventory turnover (days)
5
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
52
Customer payment term (days)
43
41
35
26
61
77
60
61
72
Supplier payment term (days)
10
30
27
52
75
39
34
31
15
Positioning of LEAD UP in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion
Valuation estimate
Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of LEAD UP is estimated at
254 163 €
(range 143 637€ - 301 415€).
With an EBITDA of 1 963€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x
(in line with sector norms).
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 value2024
69 tx
143k€254k€301k€
254 163 €Range: 143 637€ - 301 415€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
1 963 €×4.3x
Estimation8 359 €
1 662€ - 13 383€
Revenue Multiple30%
1 198 402 €×0.66x
Estimation789 627 €
459 540€ - 873 137€
Net Income Multiple20%
9 455 €×6.9x
Estimation65 481 €
24 724€ - 163 917€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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...).
Similar companies (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)
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Yes, LEAD UP generated a net profit of 9 k€ in 2024.
Where is the headquarters of LEAD UP ?
The headquarters of LEAD UP is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.
Where to find the tax return of LEAD UP ?
The tax return of LEAD UP 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 LEAD UP operate?
LEAD UP operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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