Employees: NN (None)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2011-12-20 (14 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestionLocation: BRIOUDE (43100), Haute-Loire
LIGHTHOUSE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LIGHTHOUSE is a French company
founded 14 years ago,
specialized in the sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion.
Based in BRIOUDE (43100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2023 a revenue of 494 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2023, LIGHTHOUSE achieves revenue of 494 k€. Over the period 2020-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +48.8%. Vs 2022: +10%. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 494 k€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 254 k€, representing 51.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (+10%), EBITDA varies by -6%, reducing margin by 8.3 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 234 k€, i.e. 47.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2023)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
494 500 €
Gross margin (2023)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
494 500 €
EBITDA (2023)
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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
253 609 €
EBIT (2023)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
248 467 €
Net income (2023)
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Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax
233 630 €
EBITDA margin (2023)
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EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability 5-10% : Average < 5% : Low
51.3%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 29%. 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 74%. 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 1.7 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 48.2% 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 (2023)
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Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low 50-100% : Moderate > 100% : High
28.832%
Financial autonomy (2023)
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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
73.857%
Cash flow / Revenue (2023)
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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
48.235%
Repayment capacity (2023)
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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
1.694
Asset age ratio (2023)
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Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Visualization created via numbers.finance Sources : INPI & BCE - Adjustments : Ministry of Economy
Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Debt ratio
2665.838
2066.228
31.35
28.832
Financial autonomy
3.612
4.609
70.454
73.857
Repayment capacity
184.686
62.985
1.615
1.694
Cash flow / Revenue
18.457%
35.116%
50.216%
48.235%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
28.832023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0
Med: 4.57
Q3: 46.64
Average-11 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the debt ratio of LIGHTHOUSE (28.83) 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
73.86%2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 4.34%
Med: 38.5%
Q3: 74.88%
Good+49 pts over 3 years
In 2023, the financial autonomy of LIGHTHOUSE (73.9%) 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
1.69 years2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.06 years
Average
In 2023, the repayment capacity of LIGHTHOUSE (1.69) 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 1919.48. 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 2.8x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.
Liquidity ratio (2023)
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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
1919.485
Interest coverage (2023)
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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
2.81
Liquidity indicators evolution LIGHTHOUSE
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Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Liquidity ratio
94017.93
53078.884
1237.772
1919.485
Interest coverage
167.456
56.01
12.116
2.81
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
1919.482023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 139.65
Med: 306.13
Q3: 898.97
Excellent
In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LIGHTHOUSE (1919.48) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio above 1 ensures comfortable coverage of short-term maturities.
Interest coverage
2.81x2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.24x
Excellent
In 2023, the interest coverage of LIGHTHOUSE (2.8x) 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: 207 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 12 days. The gap of 195 days means the company finances its customers for over a month before being paid relative to supplier payments. This weighs on cash flow. Overall, WCR represents 1207 days of revenue, i.e. 1.7 M€ to permanently finance. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-61%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2023)
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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
1 658 128 €
Customer credit (2023)
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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
207 j
Supplier credit (2023)
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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
12 j
Inventory turnover (2023)
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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 (2023)
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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
1207 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LIGHTHOUSE
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Indicator
2020
2021
2022
2023
Operating WCR
4 255 270 €
4 751 888 €
1 330 254 €
1 658 128 €
Inventory turnover (days)
0
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0
0
Customer payment term (days)
2
13
184
207
Supplier payment term (days)
33
30
24
12
Positioning of LIGHTHOUSE in its sector
Comparison with sector Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion
Valuation estimate
Based on 66 transactions of similar company sales
in 2023,
the value of LIGHTHOUSE is estimated at
920 207 €
(range 293 854€ - 1 720 523€).
With an EBITDA of 253 609€, the sector multiple of 4.0x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.63x
(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 value2023
66 tx
293k€920k€1720k€
920 207 €Range: 293 854€ - 1 720 523€
NAF 5 année 2023
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
253 609 €×4.0x
Estimation1 003 989 €
186 114€ - 1 471 650€
Revenue Multiple30%
494 500 €×0.63x
Estimation312 696 €
134 905€ - 490 068€
Net Income Multiple20%
233 630 €×6.9x
Estimation1 622 019 €
801 627€ - 4 188 389€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 66 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 (Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion)
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Yes, LIGHTHOUSE generated a net profit of 234 k€ in 2023.
Where is the headquarters of LIGHTHOUSE ?
The headquarters of LIGHTHOUSE is located in BRIOUDE (43100), in the department Haute-Loire.
Where to find the tax return of LIGHTHOUSE ?
The tax return of LIGHTHOUSE 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 LIGHTHOUSE operate?
LIGHTHOUSE 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.
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