LHERMITTE SARL : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LHERMITTE SARL is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de céréales, de tabac non manufacturé, de semences et d'aliments pour le bétail . Based in BOESCHEPE (59299), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 2.6 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 - LHERMITTE SARL (SIREN 500752548)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Revenue 2 577 373 € 3 808 196 € 3 101 884 € 1 205 406 € 1 034 626 € 1 337 042 € N/C N/C
Net income 583 € 43 852 € 256 202 € 109 034 € 85 779 € 93 698 € 196 325 € 164 209 €
EBITDA 2 472 € 51 130 € 335 532 € 146 580 € 131 732 € 120 879 € N/C N/C
Net margin 0.0% 1.2% 8.3% 9.0% 8.3% 7.0% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LHERMITTE SARL achieves revenue of 2.6 M€. Over the period 2019-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +14.0%. Significant drop of -32% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (2.5 M€), gross margin stands at 57 k€, i.e. a rate of 2%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 0.1% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 583 €, i.e. 0.0% 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

2 577 373 €

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

57 406 €

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

2 472 €

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

1 394 €

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

583 €

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

0.1%

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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 66%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

0.0%

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

66.239%

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

-0.14%

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

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.0 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 6.05
Med: 44.93
Q3: 120.21
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LHERMITTE SARL (0.00) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A low ratio indicates a solid financial structure with little dependence on creditors.

Financial autonomy
66.24% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 20.03%
Med: 38.65%
Q3: 57.23%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LHERMITTE SARL (66.2%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.88 years
Q3: 5.75 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LHERMITTE SARL (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 295.74. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

295.744

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
295.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 134.88
Med: 211.56
Q3: 350.49
Good -10 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LHERMITTE SARL (295.74) 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
0.0x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 8.11x
Q3: 42.47x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LHERMITTE SARL (0.0x) 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: 79 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 50 days. The company must finance 29 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 109 days of revenue, i.e. 781 k€ 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

781 176 €

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

79 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

50 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

0 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

109 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LHERMITTE SARL in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de céréales, de tabac non manufacturé, de semences et d'aliments pour le bétail

Valuation estimate

Based on 94 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LHERMITTE SARL is estimated at 117 615 € (range 79 726€ - 137 154€). With an EBITDA of 2 472€, the sector multiple of 0.5x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.15x (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
94 tx
79k€ 117k€ 137k€
117 615 € Range: 79 726€ - 137 154€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
2 472 € × 0.5x
Estimation 1 206 €
712€ - 5 154€
Revenue Multiple 30%
2 577 373 € × 0.15x
Estimation 389 499 €
264 352€ - 447 173€
Net Income Multiple 20%
583 € × 1.4x
Estimation 814 €
328€ - 2 127€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 94 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 (Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de céréales, de tabac non manufacturé, de semences et d'aliments pour le bétail )

Compare LHERMITTE SARL with other companies in the same sector:

Voir toutes les statistiques du secteur Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de céréales, de tabac non manufacturé, de semences et d'aliments pour le bétail

Frequently asked questions about LHERMITTE SARL

What is the revenue of LHERMITTE SARL ?

The revenue of LHERMITTE SARL in 2024 is 2.6 M€.

Is LHERMITTE SARL profitable?

Yes, LHERMITTE SARL generated a net profit of 583€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LHERMITTE SARL ?

The headquarters of LHERMITTE SARL is located in BOESCHEPE (59299), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of LHERMITTE SARL ?

The tax return of LHERMITTE SARL 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 LHERMITTE SARL operate?

LHERMITTE SARL operates in the sector Commerce de gros (commerce interentreprises) de céréales, de tabac non manufacturé, de semences et d'aliments pour le bétail (NAF code 46.21Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.