L.E.S INC : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

L.E.S INC is a French company founded 10 years ago, specialized in the sector Dépollution et autres services de gestion des déchets. Based in EPERNAY (51200), this company of category PME shows in 2023 a revenue of 545 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - L.E.S INC (SIREN 811401645)
Indicator 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 544 562 € 423 789 € 602 035 € 601 501 € 481 185 €
Net income 38 702 € 18 537 € 78 982 € 19 820 € 38 924 €
EBITDA 80 812 € 37 428 € 126 542 € 147 199 € 88 426 €
Net margin 7.1% 4.4% 13.1% 3.3% 8.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, L.E.S INC achieves revenue of 545 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 5 years (CAGR: +2.5%). Vs 2021, growth of +28% (424 k€ -> 545 k€). After deducting consumption (43 k€), gross margin stands at 501 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 81 k€, representing 14.8% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +6.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 39 k€, i.e. 7.1% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

544 562 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

501 390 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

80 812 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

52 225 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

38 702 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

14.8%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 4%. 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 62%. 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 0.1 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 12.4% 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 (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

3.989%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

62.355%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

12.359%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

0.068

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

25.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
3.99 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.43
Med: 21.33
Q3: 79.68
Good

In 2023, the debt ratio of L.E.S INC (3.99) 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
62.35% 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 9.89%
Med: 27.91%
Q3: 45.82%
Excellent +7 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the financial autonomy of L.E.S INC (62.4%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
0.07 years 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.18 years
Q3: 1.65 years
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the repayment capacity of L.E.S INC (0.07) 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 169.50. 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 0.3x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

169.497

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

0.271

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
169.5 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 125.05
Med: 169.56
Q3: 232.38
Good +10 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of L.E.S INC (169.50) 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
0.27x 2023
2020
2021
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.47x
Q3: 3.03x
Average

In 2023, the interest coverage of L.E.S INC (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: 36 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 21 days. The company must finance 15 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 36 days of revenue, i.e. 54 k€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-34%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

53 977 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

36 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

21 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

1 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

36 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of L.E.S INC in its sector

Comparison with sector Dépollution et autres services de gestion des déchets

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Frequently asked questions about L.E.S INC

What is the revenue of L.E.S INC ?

The revenue of L.E.S INC in 2023 is 545 k€.

Is L.E.S INC profitable?

Yes, L.E.S INC generated a net profit of 39 k€ in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of L.E.S INC ?

The headquarters of L.E.S INC is located in EPERNAY (51200), in the department Marne.

Where to find the tax return of L.E.S INC ?

The tax return of L.E.S INC 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 L.E.S INC operate?

L.E.S INC operates in the sector Dépollution et autres services de gestion des déchets (NAF code 39.00Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.