LIXEM : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LIXEM is a French company founded 19 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de centres d'appels. Based in WASQUEHAL (59290), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 10.5 M€. 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 - LIXEM (SIREN 492955083)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 10 504 576 € 10 751 654 € 12 420 105 € 11 879 485 € 10 126 660 € 11 231 354 € 11 824 175 € 12 079 023 € 11 234 717 €
Net income -1 462 566 € -1 020 392 € 119 553 € 559 725 € 540 379 € 292 115 € 873 628 € 925 896 € 1 263 651 €
EBITDA -1 855 471 € -905 466 € 27 121 € 991 481 € 691 667 € 758 422 € 1 094 305 € 1 391 680 € 1 347 592 €
Net margin -13.9% -9.5% 1.0% 4.7% 5.3% 2.6% 7.4% 7.7% 11.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LIXEM achieves revenue of 10.5 M€. Activity remains stable over the period (CAGR: -0.8%). Slight decline of -2% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (1 k€), gross margin stands at 10.5 M€, i.e. a rate of 100%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -1.9 M€, representing -17.7% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-2%), EBITDA varies by -105%, reducing margin by 9.2 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -1.5 M€ (-13.9% 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

10 504 576 €

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

10 503 453 €

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

-1 855 471 €

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

-1 891 870 €

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

-1 462 566 €

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

-17.7%

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Liabilities

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -52%. 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 -114%. 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

-52.444%

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

-114.315%

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

-13.643%

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

-0.781

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
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

29.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
LIXEM

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-52.44 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0
Med: 0.61
Q3: 32.15
Excellent -7 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the debt ratio of LIXEM (-52.44) 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
-114.31% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 5.44%
Med: 27.68%
Q3: 50.14%
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In 2024, the financial autonomy of LIXEM (-114.3%) 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
-0.78 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.56 years
Excellent -28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LIXEM (-0.78) 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 48.74. 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

48.743

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

-2.238

Liquidity indicators evolution
LIXEM

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
48.74 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 102.55
Med: 152.5
Q3: 216.39
Watch -9 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LIXEM (48.74) 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
-2.24x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 1.46x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LIXEM (-2.2x) 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: 17 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 56 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 39 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-25 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-130%), freeing up cash.

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

-719 143 €

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

17 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

56 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

-25 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LIXEM

Positioning of LIXEM in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de centres d'appels

Valuation estimate

Based on 447 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LIXEM is estimated at 3 897 593 € (range 1 849 738€ - 7 892 555€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.37x (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
447 transactions
1849k€ 3897k€ 7892k€
3 897 593 € Range: 1 849 738€ - 7 892 555€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
10 504 576 € × 0.37x = 3 897 593 €
Range: 1 849 738€ - 7 892 556€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 447 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 LIXEM

What is the revenue of LIXEM ?

The revenue of LIXEM in 2024 is 10.5 M€.

Is LIXEM profitable?

LIXEM recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LIXEM ?

The headquarters of LIXEM is located in WASQUEHAL (59290), in the department Nord.

Where to find the tax return of LIXEM ?

The tax return of LIXEM 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 LIXEM operate?

LIXEM operates in the sector Activités de centres d'appels (NAF code 82.20Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.