Employees: 02 (2023.0)Legal category: Société à responsabilité limitée (sans autre indication)Size: PMECreation date: 2012-06-01 (13 years)Status: ActiveBusiness sector: Commerce d'alimentation généraleLocation: MONTREUIL (93100), Seine-Saint-Denis
LINE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios
LINE is a French company
founded 13 years ago,
specialized in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale.
Based in MONTREUIL (93100),
this company of category PME
shows in 2024 a revenue of 269 k€.
Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.
In 2024, LINE achieves revenue of 269 k€. Revenue is growing positively over 8 years (CAGR: +4.6%). Vs 2023, growth of +14% (237 k€ -> 269 k€). After deducting consumption (112 k€), gross margin stands at 157 k€, i.e. a rate of 58%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 2 k€, representing 0.9% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +9.3 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 6 k€, i.e. 2.2% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.
Revenue (2024)
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Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production
269 432 €
Gross margin (2024)
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Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed
157 488 €
EBITDA (2024)
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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
2 459 €
EBIT (2024)
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EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals
2 463 €
Net income (2024)
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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
5 960 €
EBITDA margin (2024)
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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
0.9%
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Solvency and debt ratios
The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -2%. 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 4%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Cash flow represents 2.2% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.
Debt ratio (2024)
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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
-2.329%
Financial autonomy (2024)
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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
4.168%
Cash flow / Revenue (2024)
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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
2.212%
Repayment capacity (2024)
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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
0.0
Solvency indicators evolution LINE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
Debt ratio
110.524
126.701
41.037
7.112
-3.775
-62.635
-1.04
-2.329
Financial autonomy
42.598
39.223
22.006
4.703
-2.721
69.193
2.904
4.168
Repayment capacity
0.0
3.88
0.906
0.279
0.059
5.411
-0.02
0.0
Cash flow / Revenue
1.443%
2.34%
5.641%
4.989%
-8.443%
1.004%
-10.115%
2.212%
Sector positioning
Debt ratio
-2.332024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 10.76
Q3: 74.43
Excellent
In 2024, the debt ratio of LINE (-2.33) 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
4.17%2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.27%
Med: 14.75%
Q3: 44.08%
Average-43 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the financial autonomy of LINE (4.2%) 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
0.0 years2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 1.54 years
Excellent-50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the repayment capacity of LINE (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 35.85. 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 63.2x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.
Liquidity ratio (2024)
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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
35.848
Interest coverage (2024)
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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
63.196
Liquidity indicators evolution LINE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
Liquidity ratio
162.712
335.369
404.418
342.771
326.244
68.276
26.585
35.848
Interest coverage
0.032
7.166
0.0
1.564
0.0
0.0
0.0
63.196
Sector positioning
Liquidity ratio
35.852024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 87.5
Med: 147.87
Q3: 244.64
Watch
In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LINE (35.85) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. A ratio below 1 may signal potential cash flow tensions.
Interest coverage
63.2x2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 2.9x
Excellent+50 pts over 3 years
In 2024, the interest coverage of LINE (63.2x) 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: 0 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 8 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 8 days. Inventory turnover is 14 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. WCR is negative (-66 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-2739%), freeing up cash.
Operating WCR (2024)
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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
-49 527 €
Customer credit (2024)
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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
0 j
Supplier credit (2024)
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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
8 j
Inventory turnover (2024)
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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
14 j
WCR in days of revenue (2024)
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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
-66 j
WCR and payment terms evolution LINE
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Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
Operating WCR
1 877 €
3 921 €
7 094 €
3 187 €
-1 855 €
-21 842 €
-48 031 €
-49 527 €
Inventory turnover (days)
31
27
26
30
0
0
14
14
Customer payment term (days)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Supplier payment term (days)
4
16
5
16
1
24
12
8
Positioning of LINE in its sector
Comparison with sector Commerce d'alimentation générale
Valuation estimate
Based on 551 transactions of similar company sales
in 2024,
the value of LINE is estimated at
31 341 €
(range 15 262€ - 62 194€).
With an EBITDA of 2 459€, the sector multiple of 4.7x is applied.
The price/revenue ratio is 0.23x
(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.
Estimated enterprise value2024
551 transactions
15k€31k€62k€
31 341 €Range: 15 262€ - 62 194€
NAF 5 année 2024
Valuation detail by method
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EBITDA Multiple50%
2 459 €×4.7x
Estimation11 626 €
4 052€ - 24 763€
Revenue Multiple30%
269 432 €×0.23x
Estimation61 947 €
33 681€ - 113 769€
Net Income Multiple20%
5 960 €×5.8x
Estimation34 721 €
15 663€ - 78 411€
Valuation evolution
Visualisation creee via abddaf.fr Sources : BODACC & INPI
How is this estimate calculated?
This estimate is based on the analysis of 551 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 d'alimentation générale)
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The headquarters of LINE is located in MONTREUIL (93100), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.
Where to find the tax return of LINE ?
The tax return of LINE 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 LINE operate?
LINE operates in the sector Commerce d'alimentation générale (NAF code 47.11B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.
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