LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE is a French company founded 40 years ago, specialized in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base. Based in FOS-SUR-MER (13270), this company of category GE shows in 2024 a revenue of 1.2 Mds€. 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 - LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (SIREN 333834562)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Revenue 1 192 824 110 € 1 376 171 553 € 1 468 084 701 € 896 545 444 € 614 354 465 € 922 439 345 € 911 069 538 € 870 216 557 € 748 488 872 €
Net income 183 099 299 € 231 279 813 € 186 554 493 € 31 582 344 € -19 294 267 € 95 919 768 € 79 826 463 € 88 503 901 € 79 396 043 €
EBITDA 228 375 328 € 388 395 697 € 333 955 590 € 73 145 634 € 27 984 569 € 210 638 458 € 172 156 967 € 182 435 841 € 156 825 022 €
Net margin 15.4% 16.8% 12.7% 3.5% -3.1% 10.4% 8.8% 10.2% 10.6%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE achieves revenue of 1.2 Bn€. Over the period 2016-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +6.0%. Significant drop of -13% vs 2023. After deducting consumption (730.0 M€), gross margin stands at 462.8 M€, i.e. a rate of 39%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 228.4 M€, representing 19.1% of revenue. Warning negative scissor effect: despite revenue change (-13%), EBITDA varies by -41%, reducing margin by 9.1 pts. This reflects costs rising faster than revenue. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 183.1 M€, i.e. 15.4% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

1 192 824 110 €

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

462 826 301 €

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

228 375 328 €

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

171 321 295 €

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

183 099 299 €

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

19.1%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 0%. 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 60%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength. Cash flow represents 16.8% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

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

0.005%

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

59.689%

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

16.75%

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

0.0

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

14.4%

Solvency indicators evolution
LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
0.01 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.02
Med: 15.63
Q3: 39.8
Excellent

In 2024, the debt ratio of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (0.01) 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
59.69% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 17.28%
Med: 49.25%
Q3: 67.99%
Good

In 2024, the financial autonomy of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (59.7%) 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
0.0 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.54 years
Q3: 2.08 years
Excellent

In 2024, the repayment capacity of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (0.00) 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 285.26. 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 0.1x. Danger: operating income does not cover interest charges, unsustainable situation.

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

285.261

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

0.064

Liquidity indicators evolution
LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
285.26 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 135.13
Med: 215.57
Q3: 394.65
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (285.26) 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
0.06x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 1.77x
Q3: 9.91x
Average

In 2024, the interest coverage of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE (0.1x) 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: 34 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 17 days. Inventory turnover is 19 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Fast turnover, sign of good inventory management. Overall, WCR represents 90 days of revenue, i.e. 297.9 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2016-2024, WCR increased by +21%, 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

297 895 893 €

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

34 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

19 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

90 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE

Positioning of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE in its sector

Comparison with sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base

Valuation estimate

Based on 74 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE is estimated at 130 376 664 € (range 56 139 089€ - 409 156 429€). With an EBITDA of 228 375 328€, the sector multiple of 0.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.11x (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
74 tx
56139k€ 130376k€ 409156k€
130 376 664 € Range: 56 139 089€ - 409 156 429€
Section all-time Aggregated at NAF section level

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
228 375 328 € × 0.6x
Estimation 142 740 462 €
43 243 816€ - 329 163 957€
Revenue Multiple 30%
1 192 824 110 € × 0.11x
Estimation 131 024 862 €
85 504 869€ - 298 101 203€
Net Income Multiple 20%
183 099 299 € × 0.5x
Estimation 98 494 873 €
44 328 604€ - 775 720 451€
How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 74 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 LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE

What is the revenue of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE ?

The revenue of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE in 2024 is 1.2 Mds€.

Is LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE profitable?

Yes, LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE generated a net profit of 183.1 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE ?

The headquarters of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE is located in FOS-SUR-MER (13270), in the department Bouches-du-Rhone.

Where to find the tax return of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE ?

The tax return of LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE 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 LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE operate?

LYONDELL CHIMIE FRANCE operates in the sector Fabrication d'autres produits chimiques organiques de base (NAF code 20.14Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.