LEGE EXPANSION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LEGE EXPANSION is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Hypermarchés. Based in LEGE (44650), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 34.9 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 - LEGE EXPANSION (SIREN 388438541)
Indicator 2024 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017 2016
Revenue 34 934 902 € 34 644 319 € 28 705 930 € 28 029 973 € 28 160 260 € 24 959 584 € 23 802 435 €
Net income 281 554 € 410 105 € 416 539 € 405 360 € 403 267 € 345 971 € 387 627 €
EBITDA 599 191 € 845 438 € 737 477 € 765 967 € 789 545 € 630 076 € 686 747 €
Net margin 0.8% 1.2% 1.5% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% 1.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LEGE EXPANSION achieves revenue of 34.9 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 7 years (CAGR: +4.9%). Vs 2022: +1%. After deducting consumption (27.4 M€), gross margin stands at 7.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 22%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 599 k€, representing 1.7% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 282 k€, i.e. 0.8% 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

34 934 902 €

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

7 528 616 €

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

599 191 €

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

346 481 €

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

281 554 €

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

1.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 39%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 39%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 1.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 1.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

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

38.786%

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

38.601%

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

1.779%

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

1.3

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

21.8%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
38.79 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 19.62
Med: 53.81
Q3: 119.13
Good +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LEGE EXPANSION (38.79) 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
38.6% 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 21.34%
Med: 36.4%
Q3: 49.04%
Good -20 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LEGE EXPANSION (38.6%) 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
1.3 years 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 0.71 years
Med: 1.92 years
Q3: 3.81 years
Good +12 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LEGE EXPANSION (1.30) 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 114.80. 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 0.9x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

114.799

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

0.911

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
114.8 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 115.06
Med: 147.03
Q3: 190.08
Watch -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LEGE EXPANSION (114.80) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.

Interest coverage
0.91x 2024
2021
2022
2024
Q1: 1.05x
Med: 3.92x
Q3: 9.05x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LEGE EXPANSION (0.9x) 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: 1 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 20 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 13 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 13 days of revenue, i.e. 1.3 M€ to permanently finance.

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

1 262 547 €

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

1 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

20 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

13 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

13 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LEGE EXPANSION in its sector

Comparison with sector Hypermarchés

Valuation estimate

Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LEGE EXPANSION is estimated at 4 154 152 € (range 1 951 783€ - 8 183 325€). With an EBITDA of 599 191€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x (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 2024
551 transactions
1951k€ 4154k€ 8183k€
4 154 152 € Range: 1 951 783€ - 8 183 325€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
599 191 € × 4.7x
Estimation 2 832 935 €
987 310€ - 6 034 149€
Revenue Multiple 30%
34 934 902 € × 0.23x
Estimation 8 032 120 €
4 367 137€ - 14 751 381€
Net Income Multiple 20%
281 554 € × 5.8x
Estimation 1 640 246 €
739 934€ - 3 704 181€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 (Hypermarchés)

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Frequently asked questions about LEGE EXPANSION

What is the revenue of LEGE EXPANSION ?

The revenue of LEGE EXPANSION in 2024 is 34.9 M€.

Is LEGE EXPANSION profitable?

Yes, LEGE EXPANSION generated a net profit of 282 k€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LEGE EXPANSION ?

The headquarters of LEGE EXPANSION is located in LEGE (44650), in the department Loire-Atlantique.

Where to find the tax return of LEGE EXPANSION ?

The tax return of LEGE EXPANSION 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 LEGE EXPANSION operate?

LEGE EXPANSION operates in the sector Hypermarchés (NAF code 47.11F). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.