LINEA : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LINEA is a French company founded 9 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de conditionnement. Based in SAINT-HILAIRE-D'OZILHAN (30210), this company of category PME shows in 2021 a revenue of 553 k€. 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 - LINEA (SIREN 824511752)
Indicator 2021 2020 2019 2018
Revenue 553 231 € 512 662 € 341 295 € N/C
Net income 13 362 € 283 € 5 464 € -1 144 €
EBITDA 243 787 € 229 953 € 154 842 € 2 662 €
Net margin 2.4% 0.1% 1.6% N/C

Revenue and income statement

In 2021, LINEA achieves revenue of 553 k€. Over the period 2019-2021, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +27.3%. Vs 2020: +8%. After deducting consumption (45 k€), gross margin stands at 509 k€, i.e. a rate of 92%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 244 k€, representing 44.1% of 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 13 k€, i.e. 2.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2021) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

553 231 €

Gross margin (2021) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

508 679 €

EBITDA (2021) ?
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

243 787 €

EBIT (2021) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-17 522 €

Net income (2021) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

13 362 €

EBITDA margin (2021) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

44.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 424%. Critical situation: debt significantly exceeds equity, severely limiting borrowing capacity and exposing the company to default risk. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 14%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers). Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 2.8 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 42.4% 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 (2021) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

424.348%

Financial autonomy (2021) ?
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

14.211%

Cash flow / Revenue (2021) ?
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

42.418%

Repayment capacity (2021) ?
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

2.784

Asset age ratio (2021) ?
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

55.0%

Solvency indicators evolution
LINEA

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
424.35 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.01
Med: 23.26
Q3: 91.26
Watch

In 2021, the debt ratio of LINEA (424.35) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A high ratio may indicate excessive dependence on external financing.

Financial autonomy
14.21% 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 9.83%
Med: 33.91%
Q3: 55.72%
Average

In 2021, the financial autonomy of LINEA (14.2%) 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
2.78 years 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: -0.14 years
Med: 0.1 years
Q3: 2.69 years
Average

In 2021, the repayment capacity of LINEA (2.78) 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 89.22. 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 2.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2021) ?
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

89.216

Interest coverage (2021) ?
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

2.74

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
89.22 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 126.1
Med: 197.77
Q3: 310.09
Watch -42 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the liquidity ratio of LINEA (89.22) 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
2.74x 2021
2019
2020
2021
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.52x
Q3: 4.56x
Good -11 pts over 3 years

In 2021, the interest coverage of LINEA (2.7x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

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: 115 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 207 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 92 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Inventory turnover is 1 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 64 days of revenue, i.e. 99 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2021) ?
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

99 084 €

Customer credit (2021) ?
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

115 j

Supplier credit (2021) ?
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

207 j

Inventory turnover (2021) ?
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 (2021) ?
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

64 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LINEA in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de conditionnement

Valuation estimate

Based on 158 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LINEA is estimated at 474 380 € (range 164 790€ - 1 096 250€). With an EBITDA of 243 787€, the sector multiple of 3.3x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.36x (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 value 2021
158 transactions
164k€ 474k€ 1096k€
474 380 € Range: 164 790€ - 1 096 250€
NAF 4 all-time Aggregated at NAF sub-class level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
243 787 € × 3.3x
Estimation 812 962 €
263 059€ - 1 928 356€
Revenue Multiple 30%
553 231 € × 0.36x
Estimation 197 166 €
103 057€ - 369 488€
Net Income Multiple 20%
13 362 € × 3.3x
Estimation 43 749 €
11 716€ - 106 129€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 158 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 LINEA

What is the revenue of LINEA ?

The revenue of LINEA in 2021 is 553 k€.

Is LINEA profitable?

Yes, LINEA generated a net profit of 13 k€ in 2021.

Where is the headquarters of LINEA ?

The headquarters of LINEA is located in SAINT-HILAIRE-D'OZILHAN (30210), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of LINEA ?

The tax return of LINEA 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 LINEA operate?

LINEA operates in the sector Activités de conditionnement (NAF code 82.92Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.