LES VERRES DE LOUIS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LES VERRES DE LOUIS is a French company founded 12 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique. Based in LA GARDE (83130), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 304 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

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

Financial history - LES VERRES DE LOUIS (SIREN 798982559)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 304 360 € 304 152 € 316 088 €
Net income 15 599 € 29 996 € 13 019 €
EBITDA 32 575 € 50 067 € 26 181 €
Net margin 5.1% 9.9% 4.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, LES VERRES DE LOUIS achieves revenue of 304 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -1.9%). Vs 2017: +0%. After deducting consumption (146 k€), gross margin stands at 159 k€, i.e. a rate of 52%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 33 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+0%), EBITDA varies by -35%, reducing margin by 5.8 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 16 k€, i.e. 5.1% 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

304 360 €

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

158 662 €

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

32 575 €

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

22 313 €

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

15 599 €

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

10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 377%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 18%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 16.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 6.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

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

377.351%

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

17.705%

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

6.332%

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

16.74

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

19.6%

Solvency indicators evolution
LES VERRES DE LOUIS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
377.35 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 5.39
Med: 27.18
Q3: 85.63
Average

In 2018, the debt ratio of LES VERRES DE LOUIS (377.35) 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
17.7% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 22.34%
Med: 48.75%
Q3: 68.56%
Average

In 2018, the financial autonomy of LES VERRES DE LOUIS (17.7%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
16.74 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 0.99 years
Q3: 3.3 years
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In 2018, the repayment capacity of LES VERRES DE LOUIS (16.74) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 156.64. 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 11.5x. 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

156.639

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

11.454

Liquidity indicators evolution
LES VERRES DE LOUIS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
156.64 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 141.19
Med: 218.34
Q3: 343.84
Average -45 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of LES VERRES DE LOUIS (156.64) 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
11.45x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.57x
Q3: 5.84x
Excellent

In 2018, the interest coverage of LES VERRES DE LOUIS (11.4x) 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: 20 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 96 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 76 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 81 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 127 days of revenue, i.e. 107 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

106 976 €

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

20 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

96 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

81 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

127 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LES VERRES DE LOUIS

Positioning of LES VERRES DE LOUIS in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerces de détail d'optique

Valuation estimate

Based on 123 transactions of similar company sales in 2018, the value of LES VERRES DE LOUIS is estimated at 124 402 € (range 49 681€ - 242 004€). With an EBITDA of 32 575€, the sector multiple of 4.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.43x (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 2018
123 transactions
49k€ 124k€ 242k€
124 402 € Range: 49 681€ - 242 004€
NAF 5 année 2018

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
32 575 € × 4.2x
Estimation 135 514 €
63 150€ - 275 172€
Revenue Multiple 30%
304 360 € × 0.43x
Estimation 130 117 €
42 764€ - 229 177€
Net Income Multiple 20%
15 599 € × 5.6x
Estimation 88 052 €
26 388€ - 178 325€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 123 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 LES VERRES DE LOUIS

What is the revenue of LES VERRES DE LOUIS ?

The revenue of LES VERRES DE LOUIS in 2018 is 304 k€.

Is LES VERRES DE LOUIS profitable?

Yes, LES VERRES DE LOUIS generated a net profit of 16 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of LES VERRES DE LOUIS ?

The headquarters of LES VERRES DE LOUIS is located in LA GARDE (83130), in the department Var.

Where to find the tax return of LES VERRES DE LOUIS ?

The tax return of LES VERRES DE LOUIS 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 LES VERRES DE LOUIS operate?

LES VERRES DE LOUIS operates in the sector Commerces de détail d'optique (NAF code 47.78A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.