LHOIST FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LHOIST FRANCE is a French company founded 36 years ago, specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion. Based in PUTEAUX (92800), this company of category ETI shows in 2024 a revenue of 46.4 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 - LHOIST FRANCE (SIREN 352326763)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 46 445 510 € 43 135 342 € 36 670 159 € 30 409 861 € 18 835 334 € 19 089 671 € 14 848 330 € 13 187 158 € 13 999 917 €
Net income 25 516 258 € 42 996 036 € 4 220 244 € 3 852 231 € 663 909 € 861 444 € 937 163 € 991 376 € 1 206 335 €
EBITDA 4 579 886 € 3 207 245 € 2 952 512 € 2 768 385 € 1 266 413 € 694 178 € 804 517 € 1 254 134 € 1 046 290 €
Net margin 54.9% 99.7% 11.5% 12.7% 3.5% 4.5% 6.3% 7.5% 8.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LHOIST FRANCE achieves revenue of 46.4 M€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +16.2%. Vs 2023: +8%. After deducting consumption (168 €), gross margin stands at 46.4 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 4.6 M€, representing 9.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +2.4 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 25.5 M€, i.e. 54.9% 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

46 445 510 €

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

46 445 342 €

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

4 579 886 €

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

3 159 976 €

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

25 516 258 €

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

9.9%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 5%. 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 90%. 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 0.4 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 58.0% 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

4.831%

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

89.627%

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

58.047%

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

0.377

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

37.5%

Solvency indicators evolution
LHOIST FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
4.83 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 3.98
Q3: 41.81
Average +14 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LHOIST FRANCE (4.83) 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
89.63% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.2%
Med: 38.87%
Q3: 76.44%
Excellent

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LHOIST FRANCE (89.6%) 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
0.38 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.1 years
Average -16 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LHOIST FRANCE (0.38) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 72.41. 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 123.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

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

72.409

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

123.595

Liquidity indicators evolution
LHOIST FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
72.41 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 138.87
Med: 313.12
Q3: 966.61
Average

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LHOIST FRANCE (72.41) 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
123.59x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.26x
Excellent

In 2024, the interest coverage of LHOIST FRANCE (123.6x) 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: 34 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 16 days. The company must finance 18 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. WCR is negative (-23 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-174%), 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

-3 020 352 €

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

34 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

16 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

1 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

-23 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LHOIST FRANCE

Positioning of LHOIST FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion

Valuation estimate

Based on 69 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of LHOIST FRANCE is estimated at 54 274 847 € (range 20 626 302€ - 114 236 568€). With an EBITDA of 4 579 886€, the sector multiple of 4.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.66x (in line with sector norms). 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
69 tx
20626k€ 54274k€ 114236k€
54 274 847 € Range: 20 626 302€ - 114 236 568€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
4 579 886 € × 4.3x
Estimation 19 502 708 €
3 877 399€ - 31 224 345€
Revenue Multiple 30%
46 445 510 € × 0.66x
Estimation 30 602 953 €
17 810 017€ - 33 839 464€
Net Income Multiple 20%
25 516 258 € × 6.9x
Estimation 176 713 036 €
66 722 991€ - 442 362 786€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 69 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 LHOIST FRANCE

What is the revenue of LHOIST FRANCE ?

The revenue of LHOIST FRANCE in 2024 is 46.4 M€.

Is LHOIST FRANCE profitable?

Yes, LHOIST FRANCE generated a net profit of 25.5 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LHOIST FRANCE ?

The headquarters of LHOIST FRANCE is located in PUTEAUX (92800), in the department Hauts-de-Seine.

Where to find the tax return of LHOIST FRANCE ?

The tax return of LHOIST FRANCE 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 LHOIST FRANCE operate?

LHOIST FRANCE operates in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion (NAF code 70.22Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.