LFX : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LFX is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux. Based in CHARLY (69390), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 304 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 - LFX (SIREN 820745180)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 303 575 € 141 553 € 260 654 € 167 931 €
Net income -219 195 € 16 418 € 256 081 € 15 255 €
EBITDA -3 993 € 51 050 € 105 969 € 23 640 €
Net margin -72.2% 11.6% 98.2% 9.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LFX achieves revenue of 304 k€. Over the period 2017-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +21.8%. Vs 2019, growth of +114% (142 k€ -> 304 k€). After deducting consumption (204 k€), gross margin stands at 99 k€, i.e. a rate of 33%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -4 k€, representing -1.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+114%), EBITDA varies by -108%, reducing margin by 37.4 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -219 k€ (-72.2% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

303 575 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

99 284 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

-3 993 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-5 347 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-219 195 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

-1.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 31%. Debt remains under control: the company retains capacity to raise new debt if needed. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 16%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

31.241%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

15.869%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

-71.759%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

-0.182

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

55.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LFX

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
31.24 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.72
Med: 27.74
Q3: 123.37
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of LFX (31.24) 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
15.87% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 19.19%
Med: 52.47%
Q3: 82.53%
Average

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LFX (15.9%) 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
-0.18 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.5 years
Q3: 5.15 years
Excellent -18 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LFX (-0.18) 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 257.70. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

257.699

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

-20.987

Liquidity indicators evolution
LFX

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
257.7 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 102.29
Med: 323.66
Q3: 1373.69
Average

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LFX (257.70) 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
-20.99x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -35.71x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 3.57x
Average -27 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LFX (-21.0x) 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: 148 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 147 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 37 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 95 days of revenue, i.e. 80 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2017-2020, WCR increased by +181%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

80 180 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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 (2020) ?
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

148 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

37 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

95 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LFX

Positioning of LFX in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités des sièges sociaux

Valuation estimate

Based on 83 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LFX is estimated at 106 107 € (range 54 913€ - 222 137€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.35x (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 2020
83 tx
54k€ 106k€ 222k€
106 107 € Range: 54 913€ - 222 137€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
303 575 € × 0.35x = 106 108 €
Range: 54 913€ - 222 137€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 83 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 LFX

What is the revenue of LFX ?

The revenue of LFX in 2020 is 304 k€.

Is LFX profitable?

LFX recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LFX ?

The headquarters of LFX is located in CHARLY (69390), in the department Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LFX ?

The tax return of LFX 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 LFX operate?

LFX operates in the sector Activités des sièges sociaux (NAF code 70.10Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.