LIMA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LIMA is a French company founded 11 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal. Based in LES HERBIERS (85500), this company of category ETI shows in 2023 a revenue of 88.3 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-05-09

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - LIMA (SIREN 808012918)
Indicator 2023 2022 2021 2020 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 88 323 864 € 81 862 765 € 63 615 127 € 40 576 696 € 9 074 € N/C N/C
Net income -442 650 € -7 008 678 € -4 957 808 € -10 166 367 € -10 051 278 € -1 055 993 € -29 070 €
EBITDA 10 578 984 € 2 954 822 € 5 947 015 € 1 919 334 € -4 724 076 € -846 196 € -6 957 €
Net margin -0.5% -8.6% -7.8% -25.1% -110770.1% N/C N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2023, LIMA achieves revenue of 88.3 M€. Over the period 2017-2023, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +362.1%. Vs 2022: +8%. After deducting consumption (48.5 M€), gross margin stands at 39.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 45%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 10.6 M€, representing 12.0% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +8.4 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Net income is negative at -443 k€ (-0.5% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2023) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

88 323 864 €

Gross margin (2023) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

39 870 123 €

EBITDA (2023) ?
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

10 578 984 €

EBIT (2023) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-306 692 €

Net income (2023) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

-442 650 €

EBITDA margin (2023) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

12.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -655%. 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 -15%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 8.3 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. Beyond 7 years, banks generally consider credit risk as high. Cash flow represents 9.3% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2023) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

-654.96%

Financial autonomy (2023) ?
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

-14.89%

Cash flow / Revenue (2023) ?
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

9.256%

Repayment capacity (2023) ?
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

8.285

Asset age ratio (2023) ?
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

43.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LIMA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-654.96 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 6.15
Med: 27.85
Q3: 67.7
Excellent -86 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the debt ratio of LIMA (-654.96) 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
-14.89% 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 23.72%
Med: 41.54%
Q3: 58.14%
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In 2023, the financial autonomy of LIMA (-14.9%) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. Low autonomy may limit investment capacity and increase vulnerability.

Repayment capacity
8.29 years 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.01 years
Med: 0.82 years
Q3: 2.3 years
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In 2023, the repayment capacity of LIMA (8.29) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A long duration may signal heavy debt relative to repayment capacity.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 182.32. 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 24.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2023) ?
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

182.316

Interest coverage (2023) ?
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

24.217

Liquidity indicators evolution
LIMA

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
182.32 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 165.27
Med: 227.24
Q3: 314.99
Average -11 pts over 3 years

In 2023, the liquidity ratio of LIMA (182.32) 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
24.22x 2023
2021
2022
2023
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.02x
Q3: 6.79x
Excellent

In 2023, the interest coverage of LIMA (24.2x) 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: 49 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 48 days. The company must finance 1 days of gap between collections and payments. Inventory turnover is 28 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 47 days of revenue, i.e. 11.5 M€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2023) ?
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

11 535 097 €

Customer credit (2023) ?
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

49 j

Supplier credit (2023) ?
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

48 j

Inventory turnover (2023) ?
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

28 j

WCR in days of revenue (2023) ?
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

47 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LIMA

Positioning of LIMA in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal

Valuation estimate

Based on 75 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LIMA is estimated at 13 414 969 € (range 6 827 490€ - 24 701 292€). With an EBITDA of 10 578 984€, the sector multiple of 1.2x 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 2023
75 tx
6827k€ 13414k€ 24701k€
13 414 969 € Range: 6 827 490€ - 24 701 292€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
10 578 984 € × 1.2x
Estimation 13 213 478 €
7 167 448€ - 27 522 714€
Revenue Multiple 30%
88 323 864 € × 0.16x
Estimation 13 750 788 €
6 260 894€ - 19 998 924€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 75 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 LIMA

What is the revenue of LIMA ?

The revenue of LIMA in 2023 is 88.3 M€.

Is LIMA profitable?

LIMA recorded a net loss in 2023.

Where is the headquarters of LIMA ?

The headquarters of LIMA is located in LES HERBIERS (85500), in the department Vendee.

Where to find the tax return of LIMA ?

The tax return of LIMA 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 LIMA operate?

LIMA operates in the sector Fabrication de portes et fenêtres en métal (NAF code 25.12Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.