LM AUTOMATISMES : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LM AUTOMATISMES is a French company founded 21 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC. Based in CAVAILLON (84300), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 434 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

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

Financial history - LM AUTOMATISMES (SIREN 481194181)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 433 574 € 367 833 € 362 114 € 331 373 € 298 672 €
Net income 14 606 € 12 036 € 8 235 € 100 € 407 €
EBITDA 18 913 € 15 763 € 10 070 € 4 010 € 2 903 €
Net margin 3.4% 3.3% 2.3% 0.0% 0.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LM AUTOMATISMES achieves revenue of 434 k€. Over the period 2016-2020, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +9.8%. Vs 2019, growth of +18% (368 k€ -> 434 k€). After deducting consumption (214 k€), gross margin stands at 219 k€, i.e. a rate of 51%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 19 k€, representing 4.4% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 15 k€, i.e. 3.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2020) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

433 574 €

Gross margin (2020) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

219 120 €

EBITDA (2020) ?
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

18 913 €

EBIT (2020) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

16 622 €

Net income (2020) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

14 606 €

EBITDA margin (2020) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

4.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 71%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 22%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 3.2 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This ratio remains within usual banking standards. Cash flow represents 3.9% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment.

Debt ratio (2020) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

70.884%

Financial autonomy (2020) ?
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

22.332%

Cash flow / Revenue (2020) ?
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

3.918%

Repayment capacity (2020) ?
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

3.244

Asset age ratio (2020) ?
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

31.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
70.88 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 5.2
Med: 34.22
Q3: 103.22
Average +8 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the debt ratio of LM AUTOMATISMES (70.88) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
22.33% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 15.27%
Med: 32.99%
Q3: 51.86%
Average +10 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LM AUTOMATISMES (22.3%) 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
3.24 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.37 years
Q3: 2.44 years
Average

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LM AUTOMATISMES (3.24) 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 199.35. 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 0.6x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

Liquidity ratio (2020) ?
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

199.347

Interest coverage (2020) ?
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

0.592

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
199.35 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 146.0
Med: 206.33
Q3: 298.65
Average +16 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LM AUTOMATISMES (199.35) 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
0.59x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.21x
Q3: 2.34x
Good -21 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the interest coverage of LM AUTOMATISMES (0.6x) 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: 85 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 104 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 19 days. Inventory turnover is 31 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 54 days of revenue, i.e. 65 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +146%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2020) ?
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

65 288 €

Customer credit (2020) ?
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

85 j

Supplier credit (2020) ?
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

104 j

Inventory turnover (2020) ?
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

31 j

WCR in days of revenue (2020) ?
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

54 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LM AUTOMATISMES

Positioning of LM AUTOMATISMES in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC

Valuation estimate

Indicative estimate only : the number of comparable transactions in this sector is limited (36 transactions). This range of 34 312€ to 106 466€ is provided for information purposes only and requires in-depth analysis to be confirmed.

Estimated enterprise value 2020
Indicative
34k€ 62k€ 106k€
62 687 € Range: 34 312€ - 106 466€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 36 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 LM AUTOMATISMES

What is the revenue of LM AUTOMATISMES ?

The revenue of LM AUTOMATISMES in 2020 is 434 k€.

Is LM AUTOMATISMES profitable?

Yes, LM AUTOMATISMES generated a net profit of 15 k€ in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LM AUTOMATISMES ?

The headquarters of LM AUTOMATISMES is located in CAVAILLON (84300), in the department Vaucluse.

Where to find the tax return of LM AUTOMATISMES ?

The tax return of LM AUTOMATISMES 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 LM AUTOMATISMES operate?

LM AUTOMATISMES operates in the sector Travaux de menuiserie bois et PVC (NAF code 43.32A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.