LYB : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LYB is a French company founded 28 years ago, specialized in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers. Based in SAINT-DENIS (93200), this company of category PME shows in 2020 a revenue of 19 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 - LYB (SIREN 414797118)
Indicator 2020 2019 2018 2016
Revenue 19 314 € 25 949 € 22 074 € 29 763 €
Net income -975 € 1 074 € 29 371 € 2 703 €
EBITDA -973 € 1 075 € -2 778 € 3 143 €
Net margin -5.0% 4.1% 133.1% 9.1%

Revenue and income statement

In 2020, LYB achieves revenue of 19 k€. Revenue is declining over the period 2016-2020 (CAGR: -10.2%). Significant drop of -26% vs 2019. After deducting consumption (0 €), gross margin stands at 19 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 -973 €, representing -5.0% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-26%), EBITDA varies by -191%, 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 -975 € (-5.0% of revenue), which will impact equity.

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

19 314 €

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

19 314 €

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

-973 €

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

-975 €

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

-975 €

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

-5.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 84%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 51%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

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

83.985%

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

51.185%

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

-5.048%

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

-57.115

Solvency indicators evolution
LYB

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
83.98 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0
Med: 12.67
Q3: 165.39
Average

In 2020, the debt ratio of LYB (83.98) 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
51.19% 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 2.37%
Med: 37.74%
Q3: 80.14%
Good

In 2020, the financial autonomy of LYB (51.2%) 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
-57.12 years 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: -0.01 years
Med: 0.43 years
Q3: 9.29 years
Excellent -29 pts over 3 years

In 2020, the repayment capacity of LYB (-57.12) 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 222.81. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months.

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

222.808

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

0.0

Liquidity indicators evolution
LYB

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
222.81 2020
2019
2020
Q1: 80.05
Med: 255.82
Q3: 986.53
Average +10 pts over 2 years

In 2020, the liquidity ratio of LYB (222.81) 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
0.0x 2020
2018
2019
2020
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.0x
Q3: 13.36x
Average

In 2020, the interest coverage of LYB (0.0x) 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: 28 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 109 days. Excellent situation: suppliers finance 81 days of the operating cycle (retail model). Overall, WCR represents 189 days of revenue, i.e. 10 k€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2020, WCR increased by +132%, 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

10 145 €

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

28 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

109 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

0 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

189 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LYB

Positioning of LYB in its sector

Comparison with sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers

Valuation estimate

Based on 193 transactions of similar company sales in 2020, the value of LYB is estimated at 11 993 € (range 7 433€ - 26 569€). The price/revenue ratio is 0.62x (in line with sector norms). 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 2020
193 transactions
7k€ 11k€ 26k€
11 993 € Range: 7 433€ - 26 569€
NAF 5 année 2020

Valuation method used

Revenue Multiple
19 314 € × 0.62x = 11 993 €
Range: 7 433€ - 26 570€

Only this financial indicator is available for this company.

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 193 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 LYB

What is the revenue of LYB ?

The revenue of LYB in 2020 is 19 k€.

Is LYB profitable?

LYB recorded a net loss in 2020.

Where is the headquarters of LYB ?

The headquarters of LYB is located in SAINT-DENIS (93200), in the department Seine-Saint-Denis.

Where to find the tax return of LYB ?

The tax return of LYB 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 LYB operate?

LYB operates in the sector Location de terrains et d'autres biens immobiliers (NAF code 68.20B). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.