LUCAS : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LUCAS is a French company founded 13 years ago, specialized in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures. Based in BAILLEUL-LE-SOC (60190), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 196 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 - LUCAS (SIREN 792209025)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 196 113 € 248 897 € 247 932 € 211 045 € 189 682 € 212 536 € 136 300 € 109 430 € 103 920 €
Net income -28 242 € -6 000 € -39 708 € 4 727 € 20 769 € 62 992 € 2 035 € -4 709 € 23 223 €
EBITDA -39 851 € 3 037 € 12 579 € 48 639 € 60 749 € 86 568 € 17 411 € 5 031 € 31 844 €
Net margin -14.4% -2.4% -16.0% 2.2% 10.9% 29.6% 1.5% -4.3% 22.3%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LUCAS achieves revenue of 196 k€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +8.3%. Significant drop of -21% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (46 k€), gross margin stands at 150 k€, i.e. a rate of 77%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches -40 k€, representing -20.3% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-21%), EBITDA varies by -1412%, reducing margin by 21.5 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. Negative EBITDA means operations do not cover current expenses: concerning situation. Net income is negative at -28 k€ (-14.4% 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

196 113 €

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

150 297 €

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

-39 851 €

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

-54 005 €

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

-28 242 €

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

-20.3%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at -603%. 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 28%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory.

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

-603.074%

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

28.033%

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

-7.182%

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

-5.462

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

34.9%

Solvency indicators evolution
LUCAS

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
-603.07 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 22.12
Med: 130.61
Q3: 377.99
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LUCAS (-603.07) 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
28.03% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.98%
Med: 27.37%
Q3: 48.44%
Good -25 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LUCAS (28.0%) 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
-5.46 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 2.02 years
Q3: 4.49 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LUCAS (-5.46) 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 208.86. 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

208.859

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

-8.15

Liquidity indicators evolution
LUCAS

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
208.86 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 107.3
Med: 189.85
Q3: 351.98
Good +28 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LUCAS (208.86) 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
-8.15x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 3.46x
Q3: 9.34x
Watch -51 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the interest coverage of LUCAS (-8.2x) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. Low coverage may indicate fragility to rate or income variations.

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: 24 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 167 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 143 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 33 days of revenue, i.e. 18 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +168%, 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

18 195 €

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

24 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

167 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

33 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LUCAS

Positioning of LUCAS in its sector

Comparison with sector Activités de soutien aux cultures

Valuation estimate

Based on 50 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LUCAS is estimated at 71 955 € (range 23 240€ - 132 943€). 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.
Medium reliability: estimate to be confirmed with in-depth analysis.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
50 tx
23k€ 71k€ 132k€
71 955 € Range: 23 240€ - 132 943€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
196 113 € × 0.37x = 71 956 €
Range: 23 240€ - 132 944€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 50 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 LUCAS

What is the revenue of LUCAS ?

The revenue of LUCAS in 2024 is 196 k€.

Is LUCAS profitable?

LUCAS recorded a net loss in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LUCAS ?

The headquarters of LUCAS is located in BAILLEUL-LE-SOC (60190), in the department Oise.

Where to find the tax return of LUCAS ?

The tax return of LUCAS 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 LUCAS operate?

LUCAS operates in the sector Activités de soutien aux cultures (NAF code 01.61Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.