LINES FORMATION : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LINES FORMATION is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Supports juridiques de gestion de patrimoine mobilier. Based in MAINCY (77950), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 49 k€. 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 - LINES FORMATION (SIREN 792593436)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 49 442 € 56 275 € 63 401 € 55 322 € 44 411 € 66 010 € 69 490 € 35 308 € 50 329 €
Net income -806 104 € 91 515 € 63 139 € 4 720 € 1 703 € 2 496 € 195 244 € 135 596 € 149 370 €
EBITDA -7 147 € -10 953 € -5 901 € 1 291 € -2 264 € -222 € 423 € -2 644 € 2 557 €
Net margin -1630.4% 162.6% 99.6% 8.5% 3.8% 3.8% 281.0% 384.0% 296.8%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LINES FORMATION achieves revenue of 49 k€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.2%). Significant drop of -12% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (5 €), gross margin stands at 49 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 -7 k€, representing -14.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +5.0 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -806 k€ (-1630.4% of revenue), which will impact equity.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

49 442 €

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

49 437 €

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

-7 147 €

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

-4 520 €

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

-806 104 €

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

-14.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 453%. 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 17%. Low autonomy: the company heavily depends on external financing (banks, suppliers).

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

453.419%

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

17.334%

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

-11.165%

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

-131.147

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
453.42 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 2.75
Q3: 41.16
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In 2024, the debt ratio of LINES FORMATION (453.42) 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
17.33% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 7.81%
Med: 60.44%
Q3: 91.96%
Average -22 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LINES FORMATION (17.3%) 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
-131.15 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.07 years
Q3: 2.68 years
Excellent -52 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LINES FORMATION (-131.15) 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 1513.23. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

1513.226

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

-13.992

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
1513.23 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 142.73
Med: 746.83
Q3: 3595.15
Good -17 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LINES FORMATION (1513.23) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
-13.99x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -27.99x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 0.0x
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LINES FORMATION (-14.0x) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

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: 586 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 165 days. The gap of 421 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 3892 days of revenue, i.e. 535 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +353%, requiring additional financing.

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

534 516 €

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

586 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

165 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

0 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

3892 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LINES FORMATION in its sector

Comparison with sector Supports juridiques de gestion de patrimoine mobilier

Valuation estimate

Based on 103 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LINES FORMATION is estimated at 15 079 € (range 8 021€ - 41 723€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.30x (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 2024
103 transactions
8k€ 15k€ 41k€
15 079 € Range: 8 021€ - 41 723€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
49 442 € × 0.30x = 15 079 €
Range: 8 022€ - 41 724€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 103 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 LINES FORMATION

What is the revenue of LINES FORMATION ?

The revenue of LINES FORMATION in 2024 is 49 k€.

Is LINES FORMATION profitable?

LINES FORMATION recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LINES FORMATION ?

The headquarters of LINES FORMATION is located in MAINCY (77950), in the department Seine-et-Marne.

Where to find the tax return of LINES FORMATION ?

The tax return of LINES FORMATION 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 LINES FORMATION operate?

LINES FORMATION operates in the sector Supports juridiques de gestion de patrimoine mobilier (NAF code 66.19A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.