LPEV : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LPEV is a French company founded 33 years ago, specialized in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé. Based in EBREUIL (03450), this company of category ETI shows in 2019 a revenue of 5.8 M€. 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 - LPEV (SIREN 391539392)
Indicator 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 5 790 179 € 5 438 449 € 4 941 632 € 4 575 111 €
Net income 443 300 € 296 400 € 301 448 € 133 940 €
EBITDA 621 778 € 496 616 € 496 762 € 71 245 €
Net margin 7.7% 5.5% 6.1% 2.9%

Revenue and income statement

In 2019, LPEV achieves revenue of 5.8 M€. Over the period 2016-2019, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.2%. Vs 2018: +6%. After deducting consumption (909 k€), gross margin stands at 4.9 M€, i.e. a rate of 84%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 622 k€, representing 10.7% of revenue. This level of operating margin is satisfactory for the sector. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 443 k€, i.e. 7.7% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2019) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

5 790 179 €

Gross margin (2019) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

4 881 405 €

EBITDA (2019) ?
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

621 778 €

EBIT (2019) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

592 834 €

Net income (2019) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

443 300 €

EBITDA margin (2019) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

10.7%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 1%. 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 35%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.0 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 8.0% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. Satisfactory level allowing partial financing of growth.

Debt ratio (2019) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

1.489%

Financial autonomy (2019) ?
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

35.499%

Cash flow / Revenue (2019) ?
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

8.043%

Repayment capacity (2019) ?
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

0.019

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
1.49 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0
Med: 7.22
Q3: 73.16
Good

In 2019, the debt ratio of LPEV (1.49) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
35.5% 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 1.84%
Med: 27.13%
Q3: 57.39%
Good

In 2019, the financial autonomy of LPEV (35.5%) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Repayment capacity
0.02 years 2019
2017
2018
2019
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.0 years
Q3: 0.64 years
Average

In 2019, the repayment capacity of LPEV (0.02) 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.

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: 77 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 77 days of the operating cycle (retail model). WCR is negative (-15 days): operations structurally generate cash. Notable WCR improvement over the period (-134%), freeing up cash.

Operating WCR (2019) ?
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

-241 682 €

Customer credit (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

77 j

Inventory turnover (2019) ?
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 (2019) ?
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

-15 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of LPEV in its sector

Comparison with sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé

Valuation estimate

Based on 121 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LPEV is estimated at 1 792 438 € (range 813 249€ - 4 200 787€). With an EBITDA of 621 778€, the sector multiple of 3.2x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.27x (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 2019
121 transactions
813k€ 1792k€ 4200k€
1 792 438 € Range: 813 249€ - 4 200 787€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
621 778 € × 3.2x
Estimation 1 980 714 €
865 420€ - 4 587 221€
Revenue Multiple 30%
5 790 179 € × 0.27x
Estimation 1 563 125 €
906 167€ - 3 359 023€
Net Income Multiple 20%
443 300 € × 3.8x
Estimation 1 665 719 €
543 449€ - 4 497 352€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 121 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 LPEV

What is the revenue of LPEV ?

The revenue of LPEV in 2019 is 5.8 M€.

Is LPEV profitable?

Yes, LPEV generated a net profit of 443 k€ in 2019.

Where is the headquarters of LPEV ?

The headquarters of LPEV is located in EBREUIL (03450), in the department Allier.

Where to find the tax return of LPEV ?

The tax return of LPEV 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 LPEV operate?

LPEV operates in the sector Vente à distance sur catalogue spécialisé (NAF code 47.91B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.