LEXISNEXIS SA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LEXISNEXIS SA is a French company founded 71 years ago, specialized in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques. Based in PARIS (75015), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 160.2 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 - LEXISNEXIS SA (SIREN 552029431)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 160 213 824 € 152 786 807 € 146 496 673 € 141 136 783 € 136 608 863 € 137 113 213 € 133 653 597 € 134 763 779 € 135 467 029 €
Net income 21 574 625 € 26 890 118 € 35 012 576 € 41 998 096 € 31 469 319 € -35 633 823 € 26 817 296 € 29 528 523 € 31 121 947 €
EBITDA 67 576 924 € 69 625 234 € 64 612 869 € 69 397 868 € 67 532 548 € 65 191 357 € 59 616 920 € 62 567 659 € 60 083 484 €
Net margin 13.5% 17.6% 23.9% 29.8% 23.0% -26.0% 20.1% 21.9% 23.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LEXISNEXIS SA achieves revenue of 160.2 M€. Revenue is growing positively over 9 years (CAGR: +2.1%). Vs 2023: +5%. After deducting consumption (551 k€), gross margin stands at 159.7 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 67.6 M€, representing 42.2% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+5%), EBITDA varies by -3%, reducing margin by 3.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 21.6 M€, i.e. 13.5% 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

160 213 824 €

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

159 663 059 €

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

67 576 924 €

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

44 856 020 €

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

21 574 625 €

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

42.2%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 48%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 26.8% 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 (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

0.021%

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

48.461%

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

26.804%

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

0.0

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

7.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
LEXISNEXIS SA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.02 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.16
Q3: 24.75
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of LEXISNEXIS SA (0.02) 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
48.46% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.3%
Med: 30.06%
Q3: 58.7%
Good -8 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LEXISNEXIS SA (48.5%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.28 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LEXISNEXIS SA (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 97.73. 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

97.734

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

0.882

Liquidity indicators evolution
LEXISNEXIS SA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
97.73 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 113.84
Med: 201.96
Q3: 402.09
Watch -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LEXISNEXIS SA (97.73) 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
0.88x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.38x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LEXISNEXIS SA (0.9x) 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: 82 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 128 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 46 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 9 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 16 days of revenue, i.e. 7.0 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-52%), 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

6 991 731 €

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

82 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

128 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

9 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

16 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LEXISNEXIS SA

Positioning of LEXISNEXIS SA in its sector

Comparison with sector Édition de revues et périodiques

Valuation estimate

Based on 67 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LEXISNEXIS SA is estimated at 67 106 096 € (range 30 381 811€ - 268 138 086€). With an EBITDA of 67 576 924€, the sector multiple of 1.1x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (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
67 tx
30381k€ 67106k€ 268138k€
67 106 096 € Range: 30 381 811€ - 268 138 086€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
67 576 924 € × 1.1x
Estimation 71 327 314 €
40 556 405€ - 411 138 835€
Revenue Multiple 30%
160 213 824 € × 0.16x
Estimation 26 347 404 €
17 958 800€ - 72 894 157€
Net Income Multiple 20%
21 574 625 € × 5.5x
Estimation 117 691 090 €
23 579 847€ - 203 502 109€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 67 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 LEXISNEXIS SA

What is the revenue of LEXISNEXIS SA ?

The revenue of LEXISNEXIS SA in 2024 is 160.2 M€.

Is LEXISNEXIS SA profitable?

Yes, LEXISNEXIS SA generated a net profit of 21.6 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LEXISNEXIS SA ?

The headquarters of LEXISNEXIS SA is located in PARIS (75015), in the department Paris.

Where to find the tax return of LEXISNEXIS SA ?

The tax return of LEXISNEXIS SA 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 LEXISNEXIS SA operate?

LEXISNEXIS SA operates in the sector Édition de revues et périodiques (NAF code 58.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.